These positions are in the Earth System Modeling Program within the Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research (CAWCR) at the Bureau of Meteorology. The occupants will be part of a team whose activities include development of mesoscale assimilation and prediction systems in support of Bureau of Meteorology forecasts and applications.

Doppler Radar Scientist - will be responsible for advancing the assimilation of Doppler radar wind data within the Bureau's mesoscale numerical weather prediction systems (Ref: 11286)

Mesoscale Atmospheric Modeller - This position will be responsible for assessing and extending the atmospheric model for use in mesoscale applications (Ref: 11287)

Radar Errors Scientist - This position will be responsible for characterising the observation errors of the Bureau's radar network for use within numerical weather prediction.(Ref: 11288)

Radar Reflectivity Scientist - This position will be responsible for advancing the assimilation of radar reflectivity data within the Bureau's mesoscale numerical weather prediction systems (Ref: 11289)

For further information, please refer to selection documentation at www.bom.gov.au/careers or by emailing jobs@bom.gov.au quoting the reference.

Please carefully read the selection documentation and if you have further queries specific to these positions please contact: Peter Steinle +61 3 9669 4848 or email p.steinle@bom.gov.au

Applications close 8 January 2010