Postdoctoral Fellowship Position in Atmospheric Science at INPE, Brazil Newest Fellowship 2011

Postdoctoral Fellowship Position in Atmospheric Science at INPE, Brazil Newest Fellowship 2011

August 5, 2011 by info
Filed under: Brazil Postdoctoral, Brazil Scholarships, Postdoctoral Fellowships

Open position in Postdoctoral Fellowship in Atmospheric Science at National Institute for Space Research, Brazil.

Study Subject(s): Atmospheric Science
Course Level: Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: National Institute for Space Research (INPE) / São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP
Scholarship can be taken at: Brazil

Eligibility:
Applicants must have a graduated degree in Meteorology and a background in Atmospheric Sciences. It is desirable experience in the following areas: lightning physics; cloud dynamics and properties; WRF mesoscale model

The candidate must propose a methodology to validate with reasonable reliability the data of new lightning sensors of Brazilian Lightning Location Systems (LLS’s) using the high resolution WRF model and suggest physical aspects relevant to the lightning occurrence in southeastern Brazil. Also search scenarios that characterize and identify potential indicators of the lightning occurrence in this region. This work is part of a wider thematic project which aims to detect signs of variability related to climatic changes in the occurence and characteristics of lightning discharges detected in Brazil in the last decade.

How to Apply: Formal applications, including full CV and a cover letter describing the applicant´s research interests, should be sent to: Dr. Osmar Pinto Jr. (osmar@dge.inpe.br)

Scholarship Application Deadline: 20 August 2011

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