[ecco-support] Research Associate (Post-Doc) in climate dynamics at The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ATOC) University of Colorado-Boulder

[Matthew Mazloff]

Hello MITgcm community

I want to advertise this opportunity. Part of the research will involve analyzing MITgcm output

-Matt

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Research Associate (Post-Doc) in climate dynamics at
The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ATOC)
University of Colorado-Boulder
 
Location: Boulder, CO.
Deadline: Position is available immediately.  Applications will be considered until positions are filled.  Preference will be given to applications received by October 31, 2018
 
https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Postdoc-in-Climate-Dynamics/13451 <https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Postdoc-in-Climate-Dynamics/13451>
 
The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ATOC) at the University of Colorado Boulder has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate with a comprehensive understanding of tropical Pacific climate dynamics, analysis of large ensembles of climate model outputs (e.g., CESM), and conducting CESM initialized forecast experiments. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will have an appointment in the ATOC department at CU-Boulder. The individual will join a close collaborative project between the CU Boulder (Aneesh Subramanian, Kris Karnauskas), Colorado State University-Fort Collins (Charlotte DeMott), the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (Matt Mazloff), the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR, Joe Tribbia) and the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF, Magdalena Balmaseda) investigating the key physical processes in the tropical West Pacific that govern the coupled ocean-atmosphere dynamics during MJO and ENSO event evolutions.
 
This position has an initial term of 1 year, beginning January 1, 2019, with possible extension subject to performance and availability of funding. Salary is $60K per year including full benefits.
 
Duties
·       Analyze physical mechanisms governing air-sea interactions in the tropical west Pacific at the eastern edge of the warm pool by isolating coupled feedback processes through analyses of short-term coupled and uncoupled forecasts.  
·       Conduct experiments with the Community Earth System Model (CESM) global runs as well as high-resolution Massachusetts Institute of Technology general circulation model (MITgcm) regional uncoupled simulations for ENSO and MJO event forecasts.
·       Study coupled vs uncoupled forecasts initialized with different ocean reanalysis products to quantify the impact of ocean data assimilation on forecast error growth in the Tropical West Pacific region.
·       Analyze air-sea interactions and the oceanic mixed layer heat and salt budgets in the model forecasts and in the reanalyses fields to gain a process-based understanding of the regional mixed layer, barrier layer, and MJO dynamics, feedbacks, and sensitivities.
 
Qualifications
·       Ph.D. in the atmospheric, oceanic, climate, or Earth sciences—or a closely related discipline.
·       Strong background in the analysis of global IPCC-class climate models.
·       Ability to conduct novel climate model experiments, preferably with CESM.
·       Ability to work independently as well as effectively in a team environment, and to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
·       A strong and/or promising track record in publishing peer-reviewed journal articles of high quality and impact.
 
To apply, please submit the following materials:
 
1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of three references
4. Proof of Degree (copy of degree or transcript)
5. You will need to submit 3 references for this position. These individuals will be contacted and asked to submit a letter of recommendation as part of your application materials. This information will be kept confidential and viewable only by the search committee.
 
Start dates are flexible, but we are eager to hire soon. General questions about the job can be directed to aneesh.subramanian at colorado.edu <mailto:aneesh.subramanian at colorado.edu> or kristopher.karnauskas at colorado.edu <mailto:kristopher.karnauskas at colorado.edu>.
 
The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ATOC) at the University of Colorado Boulder provides a world-class, interdisciplinary research and educational environment to examine the dynamical, physical, and chemical processes that occur in the atmosphere and ocean. A major theme is the establishment of a physical basis for observing, modeling, and understanding climate and global change. The successful applicant will be immersed in this invigorating environment and receive mentoring from multiple faculty members.
 
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits <https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers/perks/cu-boulder>, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder <http://www.colorado.edu/about>.



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