Climate and Water Modeling Scientist

• Develop and validate the LIS water resources models to give outputs of water balance data
• Downscale general circulation model climate change data using WRF and use in water and crop modeling to understand the impacts of future conditions
• Develop and validate evapotranspiration modeling using SEBAL and/or ALEXI for water budget analysis and crop modeling
• Develop biophysical crop modeling to understand agricultural water use and productivity
• Develop high resolution atmospheric parameter data of current and future conditions for inputs to water and crop modeling
• Analyze extreme events, particularly droughts and their causes impacts particular on water resources and agricultural production
• Support the development of drought monitoring and early warning systems through modeling of key variables of the water cycle
• Prepare and deliver workshop material in any related area include on a) modeling and b) climate change c) droughts and early warning system
• Prepare project proposal for external funding agencies
• Prepare research papers to submit to peer-reviewed journals
• Prepare and deliver conference papers
• Additional activities to support ICBA’s mission in climate change and modeling adaptation work

• Master degree in related field
• At least 5 years’ working knowledge in climatology, land surface modeling; water resources monitoring (surface and groundwater)
• International work experience
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Other Skills and Competencies

• Working knowledge of statistics and database management
• Additional language skills, Arabic is desirable
• Supervisory experience

Applicants are kindly requested to send an updated cover letter and C.V combined in one PDF file along with two names as references to:
 
Human Resources
ICBA
P.O. Box 14660
Dubai- UAE
Fax: +9714 3361149
Email: hr@biosaline.org.ae