Research Associate in Environmental Sciences

The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia (UVA) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Climate Dynamics.  The successful candidate will design and analyze innovative global climate model experiments to study the role of the large-scale atmospheric circulation in future climate change, focusing on the atmospheric circulation’s impact on either regional hydroclimate or global cloud feedbacks. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A Ph.D. degree in atmospheric science/meteorology, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related discipline is required by the appointment start date.  The candidate must be proficient in programming in Python, Matlab, or a similar language.  The most qualified applicants will have: 1) prior experience working with large gridded atmospheric science datasets (reanalyses and/or global climate model output); 2) prior research experience working with the large-scale atmospheric circulation, regional hydroclimate, and/or global cloud feedbacks; and 3) excellent written and oral communication skills.  Previous experience running global climate model experiments, particularly with the Community Earth System Model (CESM), is highly desired.     

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and attach a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three individuals who can provide professional reference letters.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2024, but the position will remain open until filled.  The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

This is a one-year appointment that may be renewed for an additional year, contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance.

For further information about the position, please contact Kevin Grise, Associate Professor, at [email protected] .

For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Faculty Search Advisor, at [email protected] .

For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits .

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