Scientific Expert On Extreme Value Statistics - Zurich, Schweiz - ETH Zürich

ETH Zürich

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Zurich, Schweiz

vor 1 Woche

Geschrieben von:

Lena Schneider

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

Scientific Expert on Extreme Value Statistics:

80%-100%, Zurich, fixed-term:

Job description:

- review existing warning thresholds with available station-based or spatially distributed extreme value datasets
- develop novel spatially distributed warning thresholds for parameters such as wind speed or snowfall
- accompany the project team with the implementation of the new warning thresholds

Your profile:

University degree with dissertation in natural sciences, mathematics, physics, or a related field
Indepth knowledge of extreme value statistics
Affinity for weather and climate topics
Mandatory programming skills in R, with Linux experience (Python knowledge is a plus)
Good knowledge in modern software development (e.g., unit testing, peerprogramming, software quality assurance, versioning systems, mixing compiled and scripted code, automated documentation)
Ability to work independently, think analytically, and be goaloriented
Enthusiastic and a real team player
Very good oral and written skills in German or French and in English

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We offer:

This is an engaging position, which provides the opportunity to work on science of high societal relevance. The position aims to bring applied research in extreme value statistics to 24/7 operation through production quality software products. The position plays within a motivated interdisciplinary project team encompassing the climate service, weather service and numerical weather forecast.

The position is available as of 1 April 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter). The appointment is limited for 2 years. The working place will be split between MeteoSwiss (Zurich airport, easily accessible by public transport) and ETH Zurich.

The position will remain open until filled.

ETH Zurich is a family-friendly employer with excellent working conditions. You can look forward to an exciting working environment, cultural diversity and attractive offers and benefits.

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Curious? So are we
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- a letter of interest
- a CV
- copies of relevant certificates
- the names and contact information of two references

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