Researcher - hydrological modelling

NVE is the national hydrological institute and provide hydrological services such as open hydrological data, tools for hydrological analyses, early warning systems, and NVE is a main contributor to the SeNorge digital twin on Norwegian hydrometeorological conditions. We also develop data and information for climate change adaptation as part of the Norwegian Centre for Climate Services.

We are now seeking a Researcher to strengthen our research activity on climate change effects on hydrology and natural hazards. You are an experienced candidate with the ability to downscale and run climate projections as input to spatially distributed and catchment-based hydrological models, and work with such data to analyse and communicate future hydrological states and extremes as a basis for design of infrastructure and societal planning. You are eager to utilize and develop new methodology to analyse climate change effects, and to communicate with user groups to understand their present and future needs for information, data and tools. You are also expected to contribute to and develop competitive internal and external research proposals for relevant national and international calls, and to publish your results in high-level journals. Our researchers are encouraged to continuously develop their competence, with the possibility of eventually qualifying for a professor-equivalent Researcher 1 position.

You will become part of a professional environment with a high international standing at the NVE Hydrology Department (Section for Hydrological Modelling) which has demonstrated the ability to combine scientific developments with innovative tools and services of high societal relevance.

The Section for Hydrological Modelling (HM) is one of six sections within the Hydrology Department. HM have 14 employees who all are positioned in the NVE main office in Oslo. We work within internal and external research projects, the Norwegian Centre for Climate Services, and contribute to operational Early Warning System models as well as the national flood and landslide forecasting team.

• independent and team-based research within hydrological modelling and climate change, natural hazards and climate change adaptation
• contribute within the Norwegian Centre for Climate Services
• develop competitive research proposals and lead researcher projects
• publishing and communicating results to the scientific community and relevant stakeholders
• supervise master and PhD students as part of research projects

Qualifications

Requirements:

• PhD in hydrology or meteorology, or related scientific fields if considerable experience with hydrology and hydrological models can be documented
• experience with hydrological models
• track record with, or a potential for, project acquisition
• excellent research record, commensurate with the duration of research career
• strong scientific programming and scripting skills (in languages like C++, Fortran, R, Python and Julia)
• well-developed skills in communication and teamwork and ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment. If the successful candidate does not have sufficient mastery of a Scandinavian language (B2 level), the candidate will be required to learn sufficient Norwegian on a B2 level within three years of employment
• security suitability for the position
  

Desired qualifications:

• experience in spatial and temporal data-driven modelling, including AI techniques
• experience with climate projections, production pipelines for hydrological projections and large datasets
• experience with GIS
  

Personal attributes

• you have a positive attitude and the ability to handle hectic periods
• you are committed to developing scientific applications of societal relevance
• you are a person who prefers being physically present at work and will contribute to the professional and social environments you are a part of
• you are able to work in and further develop strong teams

Personal qualifications constitute an important part of the final assessment of qualification requirements.

We offer

As an employee at NVE, you become part of a strong professional community with an important societal mission. We are committed to ensuring that everyone at NVE experiences personal and professional development, enjoys their work over time, and thrives at work in all phases of life. We want employees with diverse experiences and perspectives so that we can solve our tasks in the best possible way.

With us, you will receive:

• good working-time arrangements such as flexitime, summer hours, paid overtime, and the possibility to exercise during working hours
• the opportunity to agree on partial remote work when your tasks allow for it
• necessary accommodations that help you stay in the job over time
• the benefits of a flexible personnel policy that recognizes that our employees are in different phases of life
• employment in position code Researcher (1109/110) and an annual salary between kr 750 000 - 950 000. Final salary placement depends on qualifications. Pension contributions are deducted from the salary in accordance with applicable regulations
• access to a fitness room in our facilities

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