Post Doctoral Fellow - Atmospheric Science
Date posted
Sep. 21, 2023 11:00 am
Application deadline
Oct. 21, 2023 5:00 pm
Organization
University of Wyoming
Location
- United States
Job description
The University of Wyoming (UW) invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship focused on developing the next generation of the Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM) and new techniques to confront models with observations with a focus on observations provided by DOE Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM). This fellowship is funded through a UW-led collaboration with University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (UHM), Pacific Northwest National Lab (PNNL), and Lawrence Livermore National Lab (LLNL) as part of PROCEED (Perturbed Physics Ensemble Regression Optimization Center for ESM Evaluation and Development).
The successful candidate may begin as soon as the Fall of 2023. Later start dates are also possible. They will work with other postdoctoral scholars; UW and UHM faculty; and National Lab collaborators to develop a perturbed parameter ensemble (PPE) in E3SM. The core scientific questions to be examined with the E3SM PPE are to better understand aerosol-cloud-precipitation interactions (ACPIs) in warm, liquid clouds. DOE ARM observations will be used to constrain ACPIs and by extension provide constraints on historical aerosol cooling and future temperature change. Within UW, PROCEED hosts faculty from the department of Atmospheric Science (ATSC) and the School of Computing (SoC) and will work to develop machine learning emulators to allow robust process understanding and constraint.
The qualified applicant should have experience working with Earth System Models (ESMs) and observations and a background in atmospheric science. They should have a strong foundation in programming. Applicants should either have experience in using machine learning to develop surrogate models, or an interest in learning how to develop surrogate models. The postdoctoral scholar will be expected to participate in regular meetings with the PROCEED team as well as regular visits to National Labs.
The position is a 1 year appointment with renewal up to 2 years. PROCEED places a premium on advancing your career through conference travel and collaborating closely with our colleagues at National Labs, which is a key element of the proposal, including secondments to National Labs. Position is salaried at $60,000.00 annually plus benefits.
- Participate in regular meetings and collaborate with other scientists working on PROCEED at UW, UHM, and National Labs.
- Visit National Labs and collaborate with scientists at National Labs.
- Create a perturbed parameter ensemble (PPE) in E3SM and publish papers in the peer-reviewed literature describing the PPE.
- Use the E3SM PPE to answer questions about aerosol cooling and publish the results in the peer-reviewed literature.
- Present results related to PROCEED at nationally- and internationally-recognized conferences.
- Create, share, and archive reproducible and robust code.
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
The successful candidate will be on-campus
- A PhD in Atmospheric Science or closely related field is required.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience using Earth System Models
- Experience using Python for data analysis
- Previous research on aspects of aerosol, cloud, and/or precipitation processes
- Familiarity with observations of aerosol, cloud, and precipitation
- Familiarity with building emulators/surrogate models
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Applicants should complete the online application and submit a CV, a one page statement of research interests, and the contact information of 4 references. For further information, please contact Dr. McCoy (daniel.mccoy@uwyo.edu).
For more info see: https://www.uwyo.edu/news/2023/07/uws-mccoy-receives-1m-doe-grant-to-study-global-environment.html
This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 10/16/2023 will receive full consideration.
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