Postdoctoral Scholar: Arctic change detection
Position Overview
Organization: Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Studies
Title: Postdoctoral Scholar: Arctic change detection
Position Details
Position Description
A Postdoctoral Scholar position is open at the Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Environmental Sciences (CICOES), affiliated with the NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL). We seek a highly motivated and skilled research scientist to contribute to and lead research focused on understanding the what and why of changes in the Arctic and broader causes and impacts of climate change. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in climate science and extensive experience in handling large data sets, such as in-situ observations, satellite retrievals, global reanalysis products, and outputs from climate models.
The successful applicant will conduct research (100%) in support of the Arctic Program to design, plan, and execute research projects including independently. The incumbent will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement research strategies aimed at understanding the complex interactions between the Arctic climate system and global climate change.
Job duties include:
· Independently evaluate and analyze observational data and model outputs (e.g. CMIPs and Large Ensemble Runs) ; 50%
· Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals and reports, contribute to and provide expertise for research design, including exploring varied analytic approaches and coding techniques to improve on results and efficiency; 25%
· Contribute to existing grants/projects, prepare well-documented code/scripts/algorithms for research team members. 25%
Compensation
The base salary range for this position will be $65,508 to $70,908 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Other compensation associated with this position may include a moving allowance or a relocation incentive.
Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.
Qualifications
Minimum/Required Qualifications:
- At time of appointment, PhD in atmospheric sciences or a closely related field. Equivalent experience can not be substituted for degree requirement.
- Proficiency in Python, Matlab, and other graphic/data processing packages, and the Microsoft Office suite is required.
- Good communication skills: writing and verbal
Desired Qualifications:
- Strong capacity for team work, collaborative, critical thinking, and attention to details, excellent written and oral communication skills, and excellent organization skills
The position is a twelve-month appointment at 100% FTE with the opportunity to extend to a second year subject to approval and availability of funding. A Postdoctoral Scholar is an academic appointment that requires evidence of a conferred PhD by the appointment start date.
University of Washington postdoctoral scholar appointments are for a temporary, defined period not to exceed five years/60 months, including any previous postdoctoral experience
Instructions
Application Instructions
Please submit—through Interfolio—a cover letter describing your relevant experience, a Diversity Statement, references and a CV.
For questions about the position duties and applying, including potential disability accommodations, please contact Carol Pérez at perezcar@uw.edu or (206) 543-5216.
Applications will be reviewed every other week.
Anticipated start date is soon as possible but no later than January 2024.
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Disability Services
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