Postdoctoral Fellow

Company: Colorado State University
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: March 21, 2020

Job Description:

Working Title Postdoctoral Fellow Position Location Fort Collins, CO Research Professional Position Yes Posting Number AP Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional Number of Vacancies 1 Work Hours/Week 40 Proposed Annual Salary Range 55,000 Desired Start Date 09/01/2020 Position End Date (if temporary) To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 03/06/2020 Description of Work Unit The Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University is a large academic and research department in the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering. We currently have twenty faculty members, eighty graduate students, over seventy full-time researchers and postdoctoral fellows, and an outstanding and dedicated support staff. Dr. Charlotte DeMott is a Research Scientist III in the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University. Her research focuses on understanding ocean-atmosphere coupled feedbacks on intraseasonal timescales, particularly how ocean processes regulate the frequency, intensity, and organization of tropical atmospheric convection. Her research employs regional and global models and utilizes remote and in situ observations. Position Summary The Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University invites applicants for a postdoctoral fellow position to study Warm Pool ocean- atmosphere coupled processes under the direction of Dr. Charlotte DeMott starting in Spring or Summer 20 The successful candidate will explore how processes in the upper ocean and lower atmosphere, and their scale interactions, regulate the exchange of energy across the air-sea interface, and how biases in the ocean may affect the atmosphere, and vice versa. Budgets of heat, moisture, and momentum using the DOE Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM) are expected to form the basis of this exploration, followed by comparisons to relevant observations and reanalysis products to assess model performance. New diagnostic methods developed during this study may be applied to CMIP6 model output and potentially incorporated into the PCMDI model diagnostics package. The primary focus of this study is the Madden-Julian oscillation, but the successful candidate may explore additional scales, regions, or phenomena of interest. The position will be based in Fort Collins, Colorado, where the candidate will informally interact with large-scale climate dynamics research groups led by several CSU faculty members. The post doc will also formally interact with Dr. Nicholas Klingaman (University of Reading) who is a Co-PI on this project. This position will report to Dr. Charlotte DeMott. Required_Job_Qualifications Please highlight your qualifications in your cover letter. * Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science or Oceanography or a related field. - Experience using large atmospheric or oceanic data sets (model output or reanalyses). -Proficiency with data processing and plotting software (e.g., NCO, CDO, NCL, Python). -Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Preferred_Job_Qualifications Please highlight your qualifications in your cover letter. * Familiarity with convective processes, boundary layer meteorology, and/or surface flux algorithms. -Experience with multi-model comparison studies (CMIPx, WCRP/GEWEX, etc.). Diversity Statement Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department's commitment to diversity and inclusion. Essential Duties Job Duty Category Conduct research and analyses Duty/Responsibility The main duty of the post doc will be to conduct scientific research related to understanding and diagnosing tropical ocean-atmosphere coupled feedbacks. This will involve analysis of E3SM ocean and atmospheric output and observations and/or reanalysis datasets as appropriate. Percentage Of Time 80 Essential Duties Job Duty Category Publish results and present results at professional conferences Duty/Responsibility This position will synthesize scientific results into scientific journal articles and presentations at professional conferences in support of the goals of the DOE project funding this position. Journal articles and presentations will be generated within the DeMott research project and may include collaborators from other institutions. Percentage Of Time 20 Application Details Special Instructions to Applicants A complete application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a statement of research interests. In your cover letter, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications. A cover letter that fails to address the required and preferred qualifications for this position, may not be further considered, after review by the search committee. Please state how your research interests align with the project objectives on your statement of research interests. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Search Contact Charlotte DeMott, EEO Statement Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. The Acting Title IX Coordinator is the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, 201 Administration Building, Fort Collins, CO. 80523-8004, (970) 491- 53 The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Associate Vice President for Human Capital, Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-58 Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. References Requested References Requested Minimum Requested 3 Maximum Requested 3 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents * Curriculum Vitae * Cover Letter * Statement of Research Interests Optional Documents

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