Research Scientist Snow Modelling; f​/m​/d

Research Scientist Snow Modelling 80-100% (f/m/d)

The WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF is part of the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL, and thus of the ETH Domain. WSL focuses on the sustainable use and protection of the environment and on the handling of natural hazards. WSL employs approximately 600 people, of whom 180 work at SLF in Davos.

The research unit Snow and Atmosphere at SLF is concerned with the physical properties of the material snow and permafrost, with snow‑atmosphere interactions and the role of snow, ice and permafrost in the climate system. The expertise is snow modelling, which should further be developed between Meteo Swiss and SLF in particular for operational applications in meteorological models.

This position is initially for two years with the main office at SLF Davos.

Responsibilities:

• Modeling snow dynamics in operational models such as ICON and SNOWPACK.
• Improving land surface modelling with a focus on forecasting natural hazards such as avalanches or floods.
• Working in dynamic teams of international model developers and being integrated in the snow processes / CRYOS group at SLF and the Numerical Prediction Division at Meteo Swiss.

Qualifications:

• University degree in meteorology, engineering, natural sciences or physics.
• Strong background in numerical modelling.
• Knowledge of programming languages FORTRAN, C++, Python, and GPUs.
• Interest in contributing to the next generation of weather and snow models.
• German and English language skills.
• Experience working with HPC infrastructure.
• Solid analytical capacities and a good talent for organisation and communication.

Please send your complete application to Clemens Güdel, Human Resources WSL/SLF, by uploading the requested documents through our webpage. Applications via email will not be considered. Michael Lehning (lehning) and Marco Arpagaus (marco.arpagaus) will be happy to answer any questions or offer further information. The WSL strives to increase the proportion of women in its employment, which is why qualified women are particularly called upon to apply for this position.