NVE seeks a Researcher within hydrological modelling and effects of climate change on hydrology

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  • Oslo
  • kr 750.000-950.000 pr år
  • Fast
  • Fulltid
  • 3 dager siden
Work tasks
  • independent and team-based research within hydrological modelling and climate change, natural hazards and climate change adaptation
  • contribute within the Norwegian Centre for Climate Services
  • develop competitive research proposals and lead researcher projects
  • publishing and communicating results to the scientific community and relevant stakeholders
  • supervise master and PhD students as part of research projects
QualificationsRequirements:
  • PhD in hydrology or meteorology, or related scientific fields if considerable experience with hydrology and hydrological models can be documented
  • experience with hydrological models
  • track record with, or a potential for, project acquisition
  • excellent research record, commensurate with the duration of research career
  • strong scientific programming and scripting skills (in languages like C++, Fortran, R, Python and Julia)
  • well-developed skills in communication and teamwork and ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment. If the successful candidate does not have sufficient mastery of a Scandinavian language (B2 level), the candidate will be required to learn sufficient Norwegian on a B2 level within three years of employment
  • security suitability for the position
Desired qualifications:
  • experience in spatial and temporal data-driven modelling, including AI techniques
  • experience with climate projections, production pipelines for hydrological projections and large datasets
  • experience with GIS
Personal attributes
  • you have a positive attitude and the ability to handle hectic periods
  • you are committed to developing scientific applications of societal relevance
  • you are a person who prefers being physically present at work and will contribute to the professional and social environments you are a part of
  • you are able to work in and further develop strong teams
Personal qualifications constitute an important part of the final assessment of qualification requirements.We offerAs an employee at NVE, you become part of a strong professional community with an important societal mission. We are committed to ensuring that everyone at NVE experiences personal and professional development, enjoys their work over time, and thrives at work in all phases of life. We want employees with diverse experiences and perspectives so that we can solve our tasks in the best possible way.With us, you will receive:
  • good working-time arrangements such as flexitime, summer hours, paid overtime, and the possibility to exercise during working hours
  • the opportunity to agree on partial remote work when your tasks allow for it
  • necessary accommodations that help you stay in the job over time
  • the benefits of a flexible personnel policy that recognizes that our employees are in different phases of life
  • employment in position code Researcher (1109/110) and an annual salary between kr 750 000 - 950 000. Final salary placement depends on qualifications. Pension contributions are deducted from the salary in accordance with applicable regulations
  • access to a fitness room in our facilities
Important information about the application process:
Attach diplomas and certificates electronically to your application as documentation of your competence and experience. We do not return such documents, so make sure you keep a copy. An extended reference check may be required for candidates who are offered the position. This includes a document and source verification to confirm that the documentation you submitted is valid.In the application portal, you can indicate if you have a disability, gaps in your CV, or an immigrant background. Anyone who checks one of these categories on valid grounds qualifies for positive discrimination. At least one applicant from each category will be invited to an interview. We therefore recommend that you indicate this if you qualify.The information you provide is also used as the basis for anonymized statistics that all government agencies must include in their annual reports.
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