Research Scholar in climate model development

The within the IIASA is recruiting a research scholar with a background in (climate) physics, climate science, or scientific software design. The successful candidate will work with a team of international scientists developing the work on Simple Climate Models and emulators and contribute to the development of emulator and statistical models for the representation of climate risks.

background

The ECE Program at IIASA is one of the world’s leading global Integrated Assessment Modeling (IAM) teams, and seeks to deepen it’s understanding of physical climate risks, and their societal and economic consequences. Interdisciplinary teams within ECE work towards integrating physical climate risks into their modeling and scenario building activities and this position would critically inform such efforts.

main tasks and responsibilities

• Contribute in a leading role to all developments of the climate assessment workflow in the ECE program. This includes steps like harmonization, infilling and running the global-mean, emissions-driven simple climate models.
• Contribute to the development of the simple climate model and community projects in the space of simple climate model development.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the ECE strategy for deploying AI and machine learning for climate data analysis, emulation, downscaling, and bias correction.
• Contribute to ongoing and future projects and related deliverables, reports, stakeholder communication and capacity building activities.

skills, qualifications and experience

• PhD degree (or equivalent working experience) in computer sciences, natural sciences or a related field.
• Proven working experience in scientific software development in the field of climate science
• Strong demonstrable programming skills in Python (or comparable). Experience with Fortran or another low-level programming language an asset.
• Strong methodological and technical skills.
• Proficiency in using AI and machine learning for climate data analysis is an asset.
• A degree of flexibility and willingness to travel.
• Fluency in English and excellent presentation skills.
• IIASA offers an interdisciplinary and international workplace, and the possibility to interact with researchers of different nationalities, with strong ties to a world-wide network of research institutions engaged in environmental systems research. The successful candidate must be able to work in, and have respect for, an intercultural environment, and

Appointment terms

The successful candidate should be available to take up the position in January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. We offer an initial fixed-term, full-time employment contract for one year, with the possibility for extension thereafter.

Eligible applicants wishing to work part-time hours may be considered.

The place of work is IIASA in Laxenburg, near Vienna Austria (home office options available).

The successful candidate will be appointed as a Research Scholar (R2) in accordance with the.

We offer

• The possibility to contribute to environmental sciences for sustainability and global wellbeing.
• Career development perspectives.
• An international atmosphere and pleasant working environment in a historic market town surrounded by green areas.
• An attractive salary which is exempt from income tax in Austria and negotiable, based on the qualifications, skills and experience of the selected individual and at least EUR 41,020.00 gross per annum (subject to deductions for health insurance and/or social security).

IIASA salaries are:

• Not directly comparable with other employers in Austria, due to the unique legal status and privileges granted to IIASA.
• Subject to the principle of income aggregation (Progressionsvorbehalt in German).

OTHER BENEFITS

• Educational subsidies for children of school age enrolled in private schools in Austria.
• A generous annual leave entitlement.
• Relocation allowances and paid home leave for employees in scientific and professional categories hired from international locations.
• The possibility to work up to 100 days per year in home office (within Austria).
• Assistance for newcomers to Austria with visa, work and residency permit applications.
• Support finding accommodation in Austria.

Further details .

About IIASA

IIASA is committed to a working environment that promotes equality, diversity, tolerance and inclusion within its workforce. This is reflected in our and the . We encourage qualified candidates from all religious, ethnic, and social backgrounds to apply. In the case that candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to applicants from countries where IIASA has a .

Further Information

For further information about this opportunity please contact:

, ICI Research Group Leader

For general information about working at IIASA, please contact:

Applications

To apply for this opportunity, you will need to provide the following documents in English:

• A cover letter outlining your motivation for and fit to the position.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• The names, addresses (including e-mail), and telephone numbers of two reference givers.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.