[gradsusr] Postdoc Position in Climate

[Shih-Yu (Simon) Wang]

A good opportunity; GrADS background is preferred.
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*Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Climate Diagnostics and Modeling*


A postdoctoral researcher position is available through the Utah Climate
Center and the Department of Plants, Soils & Climate, Utah State
University. The person will join a research project aimed at producing an
improved dynamical downscaling for climate simulations and/or understanding
climate cycles of the Western United States, as well as tropical regions
around the world.  The position is open immediately until filled.


Responsibilities:

   - Perform numerical simulations with regional climate models such as the
   Weather Research & Forecasting (WRF) model.
   - Cooperate in current efforts to use various time statistical and
   dynamical analyses to quantify the magnitude and frequencies of drought and
   wet episodes.
   - Identify large-scale atmospheric and oceanic features at appropriate
   spatial and temporal scales that connect with the cyclical variations in
   wet and dry periods.

Qualifications:

   - An earned Ph.D. in *Atmospheric Sciences* or *Meteorology*, with good
   quantitative skills.
   - Interest in the studies of global and regional climate.
   - Knowledge and experience of mesoscale and/or climate models.
   - Experience in analyzing large simulation data sets, such as global and
   regional reanalyses.
   - Well-developed computer and software programming skill set such as
   FORTRAN, GrADS, or NCL.

Salary: Up to $45,000 annual plus excellent benefit.

The initial term for this position will be for two years with a potential
for renewal based on performance and funding availability. For further
information, contact Prof. Jiming Jin (Jiming.Jin at usu.edu) or Prof. Simon
Wang (simon.wang at usu.edu<simon.wang at usu.edu?subject=Re%3A%20Postdoctoral%20Researcher%20Position%20in%20Climate%20Diagnostics&body=Please%20type%20your%20questions%20or%20comments%20here.>).
Interested candidates should provide with (1) a cover letter describing
research interests and experience, (2) curriculum vita, and (3) names and
contact information for two references.
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