PLEASE NOTE : This is a new, full-time term one-year position with a renewal for a second year based on annual review. THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY. Initial consideration will be given to applications received prior to 5:00 p.m. (MDT) on Friday, August 9, 2013. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis.

UCAR Community Programs (UCP) - Visiting Scientist Programs (VSP)

Partial relocation costs paid per UCAR’s relocation policy.

If necessary, UCAR/NCAR will sponsor a work visa (e.g., H1B, etc.) to fill this position.

IMPORTANT: Applicant must attach a current CV, a one- to two-page statement of experience and interests as related to the requirements of this position; and the names, organization, phone, and email of three references.

BASIC JOB FUNCTION : This position will use cloud-scale observations from the Department of Energy’s Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Program to evaluate and develop cloud and convection parameterization in climate models. Radar measurements of vertical motions in cloud systems are now becoming available from ARM. NOAA GFDL is experimenting with new approaches for modeling clouds and convection in climate models which are based partly on their distributions of vertical velocity and associated aerosol and microphysical processes. This position will provide a unique opportunity to apply a new class of field observations to reducing one of the major uncertainties in modeling climate and climate change. The position is located at the NOAA Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL), Princeton, New Jersey.

DUTIES INCLUDE : The postdoctoral researcher will analyze observations of cloud properties obtained in the Department of Energy’s Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) project, conduct single-column model tests of cloud and convection parameterizations using the observed cloud properties for evaluation, and participate in further developing the parameterizations based on the results. Results of the analysis of the models and products will be presented to GFDL scientists and management, and through publications and workshops.

Will publish scientific papers/reports and attend conferences/workshops to present results from this project.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in atmospheric or oceanic sciences, or a closely related field.

• A comprehensive knowledge of general circulation modeling and parameterization development and/or evaluation of models using field observations.
  • Experience with numerical models or complex observational analysis methods required.
    • Good computer skills with experience in Fortran, Unix shell scripting and analysis software tools such as Matlab, Grads, NCL.
      • Ability to work independently in a scientific research environment.
        • Good oral and written communication skills.
          • Understanding of the methods and procedures for conducting scientific research.
            • Ability to travel as needed.
              • Limited to candidates who have received their PhD’s within the past five years.
                • Highly self-motivated and have experience in numerical modeling and processing and analysis of large datasets.