MODES: Modal analysis of atmospheric balance, predictability and climate announces a PhD position and a post-doc position in dynamical meteorology to begin on 1 December 2011.

MODES will study atmospheric balance and predictability based on (re)analysis datasets and ensemble modeling and use the results for the climate model assessment.

Suitable candidates are highly motivated people with a solid background in physics and mathematics and specialization in meteorology.

The candidate for a post-doc position should have a PhD degree in atmospheric sciences and he/she is expected to have experience in programming, in running and analyzing atmospheric models. We are particularly interested in candidates with degrees in theoretical meteorology and data assimilation.

The candidate for a PhD student position should ideally have a BSc or MSc degree in atmospheric sciences. However, candidates with degrees in physics or mathematics and with interest in atmospheric dynamics are strongly encouraged to apply.

Joining MODES offers a unique chance of being a part of an exiting ERC project with great opportunities for writing high-quality publications and building an international career.

The project is hosted by an internationally successful Faculty of Mathematics and Physics (http://www.fmf.uni-lj.si, http://meteo.fmf.uni-lj.si) in Ljubljana, one of "Europe's Most Idyllic Places To Live" (http://www.visitljubljana.si/). Working conditions and salary are competitive.

The positions are for four years. The application material required includes curriculum vitae, research statement, publication list and names and contact details of two-three individuals who are familiar with your work and may be contacted for reference letters.

Applications should be sent to Prof. Nedjeljka Žagar, nedjeljka.zagar@fmf.uni-lj.si.

Applications will be considered as arriving until the positions are filled.