Science & Technology Opportunity: Meteorologist

Meteorologist Current Vacancies

2007-06-17:

Meteorologists study the earth's atmosphere, climate and weather systems.
They interpret data collected by satellite, radar, and remote sensors on aircraft, ships and weather stations all over the world to make short- and long-term forecasts.
The data is analysed using complex mathematical and computer models, and reports are produced for a variety of customers including the armed forces, the media, and industries such as agriculture, aviation, sea transport, communications and the oil industry.
There are many areas of specialism in meteorology, but the work can be separated into two main types:
Forecasting - taking variables such as air pressure, wind, temperature and humidity at various atmospheric levels, and applying principles of physics and mathematics to make predictions.
Research - this may include examining the causes and effects of weather patterns and global climate change, the development of instruments and theoretical and computer models to gather and interpret atmospheric data, and study transport and effects of pollutants.
Meteorologists may be consulted in the planning stages of projects such as the siting of rigs in the offshore oil industry, or in certain structural engineering schemes where their expertise is critical.
They write technical reports and make presentations to other professionals engaged in the project, highlighting any potential problems and recommending appropriate action.
All work involves extensive use of computers and specialist software.
Those in senior positions may have some managerial responsibilities.
Those engaged in research typically work 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday with occasional extra hours, while forecast work could involve rotating shifts to provide continuous cover.
Work is mainly office-based and involves use of technical equipment and computers, although some postings to isolated or remote areas may mean more basic conditions.
There may be occasional travel to attend conferences, sometimes overseas, and some employers will post staff to different locations around the world.
The majority of Britains meteorologists work for the Met Office at its headquarters in Exeter or one of 80 branch offices in
the UK and abroad.
Staff employed in the Mobile Met Unit are attached to the Royal Air Force and may be deployed around the world on military exercises and operations.
Other employers include the Natural Environment Research Councils oceanographic and hydrological institutes, the British
Antarctic Survey, agricultural and fisheries institutes, and various United Nations technical aid programmes.
Service industries supplying gas, electricity, oil and water employ small numbers of meteorologists, as do environmental
consultancies, instrument manufacturers and broadcasters. Universities offer some positions in teaching and research.
Promotion is based on competence, and in some organisations may involve relocating.
Employers such as the Met Office provide opportunities to work in roles varying from research, forecasting and teaching, to management, personnel and commercial posts.
Meteorologists are unlikely to be self-employed or engaged in freelance work, although this happens very occasionally at
senior levels. Starting salaries for recent graduates may be between 15,000 and 21,000 a year. Experienced meteorologists could earn between 30,000 and 35,000 a year. Meteorologists with management responsibilities may earn in excess of 50,000 (Permalink)

Met Office Make a difference with a career in world-class science

2008-02-07: Aircraft, The software systems that support this critical work are developed by teams working with our scientists. Graduate-entry level essential criteria: The Met Office is an Equal Opportunities employer. The Met Office Opportunities employer, Relevant experience preferred Professional training - Commercial training - For more information see the Civil Service Pensions website. Contact the Customer Centre - The Met Office Press Office is staffed by trained meteorologists and journalists, who can be contacted 24/7. Tailored forecasting services to optimise routes and aid operational efficiency. More about services for airlines, More about services for airports service to training staff, the Met Office's experience and unrivalled quality can assist you in providing the most cost effective and efficient service. jobs: Forecaster, Physical scientist, Research scientists. jobs: Business accountant, Market research specialist, Editor. jobs: MMU forecaster, MMU engineer, Support staff. job_function: Defence Technology Manager - salary: 37,000 + salary_type: competitive benefits, including Civil Service Pension, Job Level (JL): 2 Permanent post at the Met Office, Exeter HQ. job_function: Statistical Post-Processing Scientist - salary: 24,480 + salary_type: benefits, including Civil Service Pension, Job Level (JL): 3 Permanent post at the Met Office, Exeter. job_function: Quality Control and Data Processor - salary: 15,091 + salary_type: competitive benefits, including Civil Service Pension, Job Level (JL): 5H Permanent post at the Met Office, Edinburgh. job_function: Hydro-meteorological Forecasting Scientist - salary: 18,500 or 24,480 (dependent upon skills and experience) + salary_type: competitive benefits, including Civil Service Pension. job_function: Library Graduate Trainee - salary: 15,091 + competitive benefits, including Civil Service Pension, Casual 48-week contract starting September 2008 at the Met Office, Exeter. job_function: Broadcast Assistants, salary: 15,091 + salary_type: allowances and competitive benefits including Civil Service Pension. Job Level (JL): 5 Permanent post at BBC Weather Centre, London. job_function: Organisational Development Manager, salary: 37,000 + salary_type: competitive benefits, including Civil Service Pension Permanent post at the Met Office, Exeter. job_function: Science Graduate Recruitment How to apply: Applications for these graduate opportunities are being handled by Capita Resourcing. Our preferred method of application is online so please visit link: www.capitaras.co.uk/metoffice in order to complete your application. Once you have submitted your application this will be passed to the Met Office Recruitment Team. If you require a Word version of the application form, please e-mail HREnquiries@metoffice.gov.uk including the words 'application request' in the subject line. An automatic e-mail will be returned to you immediately. Alternatively, you can call or write to: employer: The Met Office, HR Customer Services, Met Office, FitzRoy Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3PB - United Kingdom, EX1 3PB Tel: 01392 885000. Interested persons should apply to met office .gov.uk at http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/corporate/recruitment/index.html (Permalink)