Deadline: February 20, 2021
In the framework of a project of the FEDER programme (European funding), the University of La Réunion (UR) is seeking a scientist (named as a research engineer in France) for a 2-years position in regional climate modelling.
About the Position
In Reunion, the objective of a carbon-free energy mix by 2030 is based, in large part, on the massive integration of intermittent renewable energy resources into the electricity grid of the island. The development of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, encouraged by conducive local policy frameworks, is based on the dissemination of hybrid energy conversion and storage systems in domestic microgrids. With the larger number of such systems and the effects of the aging of the PV modules, the risk of PV module failures increases, which can result in performance and profitability losses. The “DETECT” project aims to set up innovative technical solutions to detect, isolate and identify faults that could lead to these failures. These solutions should make it possible to improve the energy efficiency of PV systems by anticipating maintenance operations to limit the risk of failure.
Duties and Responsibilities
The applicant joins the laboratory for the entire project (2 years) to ensure:
- Regional climate model (RCM) simulations
- The applicant will be responsible for installing, implementing (tests to be defined) and maintaining the standard (WRF) and augmented (WRF-Solar) versions of the regional climate model on the Computing Center of the University of La Réunion. The applicant will be responsible for carrying out the WRF simulations required for the project according to a program defined by the team and its partners. This work will be done in conjunction with the project manager and the group of researchers involved in it. He (She) will also carry out statistical processing and analysis on the model outputs (validation…).
- Data processing
- The data to be used in the project (either observations: ground-based measurements, satellite-estimated products etc. or model inputs/outputs: climate reanalyses such as ERA5, other data produced by numerical models, e.g. Météo-France model, AROME) will be prepared and organised in conjunction with the research engineer in charge of the databases and protocols recruited in the project and with the study engineer in scientific calculation of the laboratory.
- Reporting
- His (Her) tasks include the regular writing and editing of technical reports for all the partners of the project.
Eligibility
They are looking for candidates who hold a doctoral degree and with the following skills/experience:
- Strong background in atmospheric/earth/climate sciences. Knowledge on renewable energy and/or the climate of the Southwest Indian Ocean is an advantage.
- Recent and relevant high-quality publications in international journals
- Experience in global/regional climate modelling (e.g., WRF)
- Experience in Linux/UNIX environment
- Competency in programming (e.g. Python, R, MATLAB), and the ability to cope with large amounts of data (observations/simulations)
- Advanced communication skills in oral and written English
- Experience in university’s research environment and operation activities. A first experience in the implementation and monitoring of projects of this type would be appreciated.
Rigorous and methodical, the applicant will:
• provide the required technical solutions
• work in autonomy and be highly adaptable to change
• have good teamwork and communications skills.
Benefits
Job Type: full time (35 hours/week) contract at the Université de La Réunion
Duration: 24 months (from March 29, 2021)
Location: Saint-Denis, Reunion Island
Application Procedure
To apply, please send a motivation letter and a CV to:
Dr Cédric DAMOUR, cedric.damour@univ-reunion.fr
Pr Michel BENNE, michel.benne@univ-reunion.fr
under the reference: DETECT – RECRUTEMENT – IGR MODELISATION REGIONALE CLIMATIQUE
For more information: Direct all queries to Dr Cédric DAMOUR, cedric.damour@univ-reunion.fr and Pr Michel BENNE, michel.benne@univ-reunion.fr
