Research Fellow (Vortex Dynamics) – AR2365DD
The Vortex Dynamics Research Group, in the School of Mathematics and
Statistics, seeks to appoint a Research Fellow to further develop and apply a novel approach to studying moist
convection occurring in cloud formation.
This will make use of a new Lagrangian-based “Moist Parcel-In-Cell”
(MPIC) method developed in the last few years with Dr Steef Boeing, Professor
Alan Blyth and Professor Doug Parker at the University of Leeds, who are
co-investigators on this EPSRC-funded project.
The aim is to develop MPIC into a model that can be used widely to study
the dynamical, physical and chemical processes in clouds, which are a major
source of uncertainty in climate and weather models. Using MPIC, it will be possible to provide a
highly detailed and efficient representation of these processes. Notably, for high performance computing, the
method has been parallelised with the help of the Edinburgh Parallel Computing
Centre (EPCC), specifically Dr Gordon Gibb, who is also a co-investigator on
the project.
Applicants should have a PhD in applied mathematics (or cognate subject
like atmospheric dynamics), a track record in mathematical or fluid dynamical
research, and excellent computational skills. Previous experience in
atmospheric modelling (or of turbulent flows) and a knowledge of computational
modelling techniques (including parallel computing) is highly desirable.
Applicants should demonstrate an ability to work closely with other researchers
as part of a team.
The post is for 48 months with a start date of no later than 1 February
2021.
School contact: Prof. David Dritschel, Email: david.dritschel@st-andrews.ac.uk; Tel: 01334 463721.
The University is committed to equality for all, demonstrated through
our working on diversity awards (ECU Athena SWAN/Race Charters; Carer Positive;
LGBT Charter; and Stonewall). More
details can be found at http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.
Closing Date: 21 August 2020
Interview Date:
September 2020
Please quote ref: AR2365DD
Further particulars: AR2365DD FPs.doc
School of Mathematics and Statistics
Salary: £33,797 - £36,914 per annum
Start Date: 1 February 2021 or sooner
Fixed Term: 48 months
Further particulars: AR2365DD FPs.doc
School of Mathematics and Statistics
Salary: £33,797 - £36,914 per annum
Start Date: 1 February 2021 or sooner
Fixed Term: 48 months
Research Fellow (Vortex Dynamics) – AR2365DD