[Met-jobs] EWC Weather Consult - Senior forecast model developer

["Roger Brugge" <r.brugge@reading.ac.uk>]

EWC Weather Consult GmbH <http://www.weather-consult.com>
(Karlsruhe, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany)

             * SENIOR FORECAST MODEL DEVELOPER (M/F) *

EWC Weather Consult offers a broad range of forecast products especially
in the field of renewable energies. You will be part of an
inter-disciplinary team being responsible for improving existing tools
as well as for cutting-edge developments. Your work will be driven by
research questions and the requirements and needs of our customers and
partners. Your experience and your skills will play a key role in
defining the future design of our forecast products. A strong focus will
be put on the optimisation of forecast methods by using heterogeneous
observations in statistical methods.

You already have a deep understanding of scientific data sets and their
use in operational environments. Detailed knowledge of an object
oriented programming language (Python, C++, etc.) is mandatory as well
as a strong background in optimisation methods. First experiences in
leading small teams is a plus. Fluency in English and German is necessary.

We offer you an attractive remuneration combined with a flexible working
time in a young and growing company. Karlsruhe is one of the
high-technology centres in Germany and is continuously ranked as one of
the economically most successful cities.

Please send your application including salary requirements and the
earliest possible starting date via e-mail to jobs@weather-consult.com.
Closing date is August 14, 2015.

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The transformation of weather into energy is the main field of activity
at EWC Weather Consult. We believe in the turnaround for renewable
energies and focus on services around wind and solar energy as well as
on smart grids.