Post-Doctoral Research Scientist in Climate Model Analysis

The Center for Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Studies (COLA) seeks a recent Ph.D. recipient to serve as a postdoctoral research scientist. The successful candidate will conduct statistical analyses of climate models and observations with the aim of improving understanding and quantifying the extent to which the climate system can be predicted on time scales from seasons to decades. Scientists with backgrounds in applying statistical methods to understand climate dynamics and/or predictability are especially encouraged to apply. Applications, consisting of curriculum vitae, at least two references for letters of recommendation, and statement of research interest, should be sent to COLA Model Analysis PostDoc Search (delsole@cola.iges.org) by 31 March 2013.

 

Earth System Modeling Post-Doctoral Fellow

The Center for Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Studies (COLA), in collaboration with the National Center for Atmospheric Research and Lawrence-Livermore National Laboratory, seeks recent Ph.D. recipients to serve as postdoctoral research fellows. Successful applicants will conduct original research in Earth system modeling and data analysis, supported by collaborative funding from the National Science Foundation, working with mentors at both COLA and one or more of the collaborating centers. Research with large ensemble simulations and/or high-resolution Earth system models to assess the predictability of regional climate on intra-seasonal to decadal time scales is particularly targeted. Fellows will receive training and experience in assembling system models from the system components, running the models in controlled experiments, and/or evaluating model output to test hypotheses and make inferences about climate variability and change. Scientists with backgrounds in developing or analyzing coupled ocean-atmosphere-land surface models, general circulation models of the atmosphere or ocean, or models of land-surface or cryospheric processes are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications, consisting of curriculum vitae, at least two references for letters of recommendation, and statement of research interest, should be sent to COLA ESM PostDoc Search (delsole@cola.iges.org) by 15 March 2013.

 

Postdoctoral Positions in Indian Monsoon Prediction

The Center for Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Studies is looking for up to three self-motivated postdoctoral research scientists in the area of Indian monsoon prediction and predictability. The incumbents will join a multi-national project in collaboration with the National Monsoon Mission of the Government of India. The selected candidates will investigate ocean-land-atmosphere coupling and initialization strategies to improve CFSv2 and monsoon prediction.  Particular attention will be paid to three aspects of the problem: land-atmosphere feedbacks, multiple analysis ocean initialization, and ocean-atmosphere feedbacks. The successful candidates are also expected to take leadership roles in preparation of manuscripts for publication and conference participation. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences or a related field, with experience in climate variability or climate modeling and prediction. The appointment will be for one year, with potential for renewal for the second and third years, given satisfactory performance. For consideration, interested and qualified applicants should submit a cover letter including a statement of research interests, a curriculum vita, and contact information of two professional references to the NMM PostDoc Search Committee (Dr. James Kinter, chairperson; ikinter@gmu.edu). Applications received before 28 February 2013 will receive highest priority.