The Research Program is seeking a meteorologist to contribute to a small team conducting innovative research on techniques to combine and enhance the output of numerical weather prediction (NWP) models within the Integrated Model post-processing and verification (IMPROVER) system. The aim is to produce accurate, probabilistic, high resolution gridded guidance for the Bureau's forecasters to use in the Bureau's operational forecast production process.
The successful applicant will possess a good knowledge of and have experience in meteorology and forecasting, including the use of post-processed guidance from NWP in the forecasting process. They should demonstrate an understanding of NWP models and factors affecting their performance, the application of statistical correction techniques to improve NWP forecasts, and strategies for assessing forecast performance.
This position will be a key member of the Forecast Improvement Team developing objective forecasting guidance and techniques. More specifically, work areas will include the development of new post-processed rainfall guidance systems for hydrology customers under the Next Generation Rainfall Standardisation project, along with contributing to improvements to the existing rainfall gridded forecast guidance within IMPROVER.
The key duties of the position include:
The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
1. Undertake team-based research, design, development and support of forecast guidance that is novel, complex and/or critical in nature, with an emphasis on gridded post-processing of rainfall forecast guidance.
2. Cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with project stakeholders, senior project sponsors, and staff within the Bureau's Community Services Group and Business Solutions Group.
3. Contribute to the preparation of scientific papers, technical reports and documentation as required.
4. Provide meteorological and technical advice to the Science and Innovation Group and other Bureau Groups in the areas of the development and the use of gridded post-processing rainfall forecast guidance.
5. Complying with all Bureau work, health and safety policies and procedures, and taking reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of employees, contractors and visitors who may be affected by your conduct.
Eligibility
A degree or diploma of an Australian educational institution, or a comparable overseas qualification, which is appropriate to the duties; OR other comparable qualifications, which are appropriate to the duties.
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