NWP scientist

Do you want to contribute to accelerating Europe's energy transition? We have a vacancy as numerical weather prediction (NWP) scientist at KNMI where you can make this happen. Ready to make a difference? Keep on reading and apply.

How you contribute KNMI is taking part in the Copernicus project 'Accelerating Europe's Energy transition through a tailored Copernicus web portal', led by the German Weather Service (DWD). One of the tasks in this project is the production of a one-year high-resolution demonstration reanalysis. This dataset, based on Copernicus reanalyses, will incorporate effects of offshore wind farms - an essential factor currently missing from operational products and a major source of uncertainty for the energy sector. By resolving convective clouds, the dataset will also offer considerable added value for the solar industry. The reanalysis will be created using the most recent version of HARMONIE-AROME on a 1-2 km spatial resolution, including 3DVAR data assimilation.

Your activities In your role as NWP scientist, you will contribute to the following:

• set up HARMONIE-AROME reanalysis suite with latest model version
• work on integrating wind turbines into the model
• test and evaluate the setup of HARMONIE-AROME at various resolutions/domains
• perform the necessary adaptation to feed output to downstream applications
• monitor long-term simulations and deliver and communicate the data to the project
• set up and maintain the code repository in git

Your team You will join the enthusiastic team working on this project, will be part of the Research and Development of Weather and Climate models (RDWK) department, and will be involved in the larger project consortium., * Individual Choice Budget (IKB): use this budget (the amount is 16.5% of your salary) for options such as repaying student loans, purchasing a (electric) bike with accessories, company fitness, making your home more sustainable, or other tax-friendly purposes

• Flexible leave arrangements, including care leave, parental leave, adoption leave, and foster care leave
• Our program provides support for visas and related matters, and language training (it does not include accommodation)

• an MSc in meteorology, environmental sciences, computer science (or similar), a PhD is desirable but not essential
• experience working with NWP modelling systems (preferably HARMONIE-AROME or AROME)
• experience with FORTRAN, Linux, and python is required
• experience with software version control (e.g., git)
• experience with working on HPC systems
• fluent in English (spoken and written) and preferably have a basic understanding of the Dutch language

You will bring the following skills:

• You have a result-oriented attitude.
• You can timely manage your work and make progress in the project.
• You can work in a team, communicate well, and adapt your work to the needs of the consortium.

€3.404 - €5.389 (bruto)

• Arbeidsovereenkomst voor bepaalde tijd
• 12 maanden
• 32 - 36 uur
• Het salaris is gebaseerd op een werkweek van 36 uur.

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At our organization, you'll work on meaningful projects that make a real impact in the Netherlands. In a workplace that values your professional growth and recognizes your contributions. Our benefits reflect that commitment.

Core benefits that provide security:

• 144 hours of annual leave per year (based on a 36-hour work week)
• Full public transport reimbursement or a mileage allowance of € 0,07 or € 0,21 per km (conditions apply)
• Mobile phone and laptop
• € 750 budget for setting up your home workspace, plus a daily homeworking allowance of € 2,40
• Pension scheme through ABP

A supportive environment that encourages growth:

• Hybrid working options tailored to your role, in consultation with your manager
• Personal development opportunities, training and career coaching

The weather is temperamental, the ground moves and the climate changes. For our safety and prosperity, we need to know what risks and opportunities this brings. And: how we can best prepare ourselves. The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) is the national knowledge and data centre for weather, climate and seismology. Reliable, independent and focused on what the Netherlands needs. For a safe Netherlands that is prepared for the impact of weather, climate and earthquakes. We use our core values - Development, Cooperation and Relevance - to achieve our ambition, both within and outside KNMI, nationally and internationally. We develop our knowledge and expertise and work together to create a single KNMI that makes a difference to society! Talent as the basis, diversity as the strength: The KNMI is an inclusive organization. An organization that provides space for everyone and uses the strength of its diverse workforce to achieve better results together for the Netherlands. Inclusive means that everyone feels involved and valued; not despite their differences, but thanks to them. The KNMI organisation is part of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management: The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (IenW) is committed to a safe, accessible and livable Netherlands. That is why the Ministry is working on powerful connections by road, rail, water and air. And IenW protects against flooding, ensures the quality of air, water and soil and the realization of a circular economy., Koninklijk Nederlands Meteorologisch Instituut nodigt je uit op hun site te solliciteren. Via onderstaande knop verlaat je deze site en ga je direct naar het sollicitatieformulier. Het Rijk hecht waarde aan een diverse en inclusieve organisatie. Werken in divers samengestelde teams maakt ons effectiever, innovatiever en het werk leuker. Eenieder wordt daarom uitgenodigd te solliciteren.