19.11.2025
The Earth System Modelling and Observations (ESMO) Working Group on Observations for Researching Climate (WGORC) is seeking applications from enthusiastic individuals with a background in observations and/or climate modelling to join the obs4MIPs Steering Panel as a Co-Chair. Full details of the objectives and tasks of the Panel can be found here. The Terms of Reference of the panel can be found here.
Since the inception of obs4MIPs, delivery of large-to-global-scale CMIP-aligned gridded products has been the priority. However, major climate intercomparison-related research is increasingly focused on regional scales, requiring higher resolution observational data, and in-situ station reference data products. The Steering Panel is seeking a second co-chair. This is an exciting time to join and provide strategic direction for the Steering Panel as obs4MIPs expands to meet these evolving user requirements.
We welcome applicants with reference data/modelling expertise in land surface, oceans, atmosphere and cryosphere, impacts and adaptation and coupling of the components to improve understanding of Earth Systems. Technical understanding of observational data, preparing data for model evaluation (e.g. using CMOR or development of ESM community tools utilising references such as ESMValTool) and understanding of observational data and associated uncertainties are particularly welcome.
Membership Details:
- Initial term: Will be for four-years with up to two, two-year extensions possible. For this co-chair position, there will be a handover period with the outgoing co-chair.
- Application deadline: December 17, 2025.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a critical scientific effort that will advance climate prediction and understanding.
To apply, please complete the application form.
For further details, refer to the full open call.