Applications are invited for a fixed-term Post Doctoral position withthe Centre for Atmospheric Research, University of Canterbury inChristchurch, New Zealand. The Fellow will work with mesoscale models -MM5 and/or WRF - on the University’s new high-performance computer.This research will mainly focus on numerical sensitivity analysis ofmesoscale flows in complex terrain, such as thermally forced flow in aninland basin in Central South-West Asia and katabatic wind overDarwin-Hatherton Glacial System in Antarctica.

This project is being undertaken in collaboration with researchers fromDepartment of Geography, and Gateway Antarctica.

The successful applicant will have completed a PhD in AtmosphericSciences or a related field. Preference will be given to those who haveexperience working with either MM5 or WRF on parallel computer architecture.

Enquires of an academic nature are to be made to Dr. Peyman Zawar-Reza(peyman.zawar-reza@canterbury.ac.nz)

For detailed information and to apply online visit
http://vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz

Vacancy No: A421-06J

Closing Date: 21 January 2007

Contact:
Peyman Zawar-Reza
Department of Geography
College of Science
University of Canterbury Te Whare Wananga o Waitaha
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch, New Zealand
Tel: (643) 364-2987 Ext. 7911
Fax: (643) 364-2907
peyman.zawar-reza@canterbury.ac.nz