Scientist – Integrated Forecast System at ECMWF
Based in Reading, UK
Deadline: 26.08.21
The Integrated Forecast Systems Section works on the development and testing needed to deliver new and efficient versions of operational forecast systems. The forecast systems are implemented and run operationally by other departments at ECMWF; the Integrated Forecast Systems Section is the interface between the Research Department and the Forecast, Copernicus and Computing Departments. Operational forecast systems are built using the Integrated Forecast System (IFS) and include configurations for medium, extended and seasonal ranges; and ocean and atmospheric composition forecasts, as well as reanalyses. Also, the OpenIFS version of the IFS is maintained and developed in the Integrated Forecast Systems Section.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to work at the forefront of numerical weather prediction (NWP) code design, development and testing. They will join a small, established team of NWP and scientific computing experts, to work on designing, integrating, testing, managing, maintaining and improving the codes and systems run at ECMWF, primarily ECMWF’s Integrated Forecasting System (IFS), a world-leading scalable and flexible numerical weather prediction model.
The successful candidate will work on developing and maintaining the suites, scripts and data files in the forecast system, both directly and through integrating the work of others, and on tools for managing the full workflow of IFS experiments and associated data across different machines. They will be heavily involved in the regular creation of new versions of the IFS, supporting the merging and testing process, the handover to operations, and will be an IFS point of contact during the extensive pre-production testing phases, and for any operational problems (which can involve providing out of hours support). They will help to develop efficient, robust, usable software and provide day-to-day support to many users across the organisation.
Main Duties
- IFS integration, testing, code-release and handover to operations
- Developing and maintaining script and suite infrastructure underpinning the operational IFS system and research computing
- Testing and debugging of different configurations of new IFS releases
- Developing and supporting of the infrastructure for managing IFS workflow
- Porting IFS software onto new HPC systems
- Supporting other scientists involved in model and data assimilation with developments, by providing problem-solving and advice on technical aspects
- Initiating and stimulating technical developments in the area of Earth System forecasting
- Driving process improvements in IFS development and research-to-operations activities
ECMWF is the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. It is an intergovernmental organisation created in 1975 by a group of European nations and is today supported by 34 Member and Co-operating States, mostly in Europe. The Centre’s mission is to serve and support its Member and Co-operating States and the wider community by developing and providing world-leading global numerical weather prediction. ECMWF functions as a 24/7 research and operational centre with a focus on medium and long-range predictions and holds one of the largest meteorological archives in the world. The success of its activities relies primarily on the talent of its scientists, strong partnerships with its Member and Co-operating States and the international community, some of the most powerful supercomputers in the world, and the use of innovative technologies such as machine learning across its operations.
Salary
The annual basic salary will be £62,166.00 net of tax. This position is assigned to the employment category STF-C as defined in the Staff Regulations.
Starting date: As soon as possible.
Length of contract: Four years with the possibility of further contract.
Location: The position will be based in the Reading area, in Berkshire, United Kingdom.
Successful applicants and members of their family forming part of their households will be exempt from immigration restrictions.
To apply
To review the full job advert, see: https://www.ecmwf.int/sites/default/files/vacancies/_VNVN21-41_en.pdf
Or to apply, please complete the online application form available at www.ecmwf.int/en/about/jobs.
To contact the ECMWF Recruitment Team, please email jobs@ecmwf.int.
Applications are invited from nationals from ECMWF Member States and Co‑operating States, listed below:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Hungary, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Morocco, the Netherlands, Norway, North Macedonia, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Applications from nationals from other countries may be considered in exceptional cases.