Post-doctoral research associate – University of Miami

Post-doctoral research associate – University of Miami

We are recruiting a post-doctoral research associate at the University of Miami to work on a NOAA funded project on ‘Examining the causes of trends in the context of a variable subpolar North Atlantic ocean.’ The successful applicant will work with a team to quantify the relative roles of different ocean and atmosphere processes in driving variability and trends in North Atlantic ocean temperatures and associated climate impacts. Anticipated duties include development of ocean elements of a climate model hierarchy, analysis of observational data and climate model output, and communication of findings in written and oral form.

Responsibilities

• Develop ocean elements of a climate model hierarchy
• Analyze observational data and climate model output
• Communicate findings in written and oral form

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in ocean or atmospheric science
• Strong quantitative and programming skills
• Experience with running the Community Earth System Model or other atmosphere or ocean general circulation models
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Salary will be competitive and commensurate with relevant experience
• Appointment is for one year and subject to extension pending funding availability
• We particularly encourage applications from women, minorities, and other groups historically underrepresented in the Geosciences

How to apply

Please encourage qualified individuals to submit their applications at the University of Miami careers site and entering requisition number R . We will begin reviewing applications immediately, and start date can be as early as . URL:

Contact

Please feel free to contact with any questions about the position.