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$64,154 - $80,193

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.*

Application Deadline: This position will be posted until Friday, May 3. Applications will not be accepted past this date.

Required application materials (preferably in PDF Format):

• Resume

• Cover Letter - Please address the following:

  • How do your skills and experience meet the needs of this position (please refer to the Key Responsibilities and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities sections of this job posting, as well as the related project webpage )?

    • Specifically, which of your skills and/or experiences will be most valuable to the success of the multi-institutional project associated with this position?

  • What would you like to gain from this postdoctoral experience that would advance your future career goals?

Federal screenings and Background checks are conducted for candidates selected for hire. .

Work Location: This position is open to candidates seeking in-person, hybrid (combination of in-person and remote), and fully remote opportunities. Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

Here is a summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Analysis of Statistical, Dynamical, and Hybrid Downscaled Climate Data Products:

• Make use of existing analysis codes and develop new analysis programs to explore characteristics of downscaled physical climate variables, including the representation of extreme and compound events.

  • These analysis efforts will entail close collaboration between the post-doc, the host GFDL researcher, and others working on this multi-institutional project.

• Being drawn from several different data sources, implement careful data processing and quality control efforts to ensure the robustness of analyses.

• Develop and test hypotheses regarding reasons for similarities and differences of different downscaled data products.

• Lead the development and publication of one or more peer-reviewed articles based on these analyses.

Exploring Diagnostic Variables Relevant to Select Sites and Applications:

• Investigate diagnostic metrics that use downscaled climate time series as input to generate quantities of specific interest for a set of locations and applications (e.g., infrastructure, human health, ecosystems), in coordination with project colleagues, and informed by dialogues with select project stakeholders.

• Develop codes to analyze the sensitivity of these diagnostic variables to the choice of downscaling method and greenhouse gas emissions scenario.

• Provide documentation of code and communicate results in both technical forms and versions suitable for stakeholders.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Provide expertise to the scientific and stakeholder communities by attending virtual and/or in-person research workshops and conferences, giving presentations at conferences, seminars, and/or webinars, reviewing scientific manuscripts, and writing scientific journal articles.

Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:

Education & Experience

• A Ph.D. or equivalent experience in atmospheric sciences, physical geography, hydrology, or a related field;

• Demonstrated understanding of statistical analyses as applied to climate projections and observations;

• Research experience in a relevant field, with contributions to refereed journals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expertise working with large spatial climate and/or meteorological/weather data sets.

• Expertise in one or more computing languages (such as Python or R) for statistical analysis, consistent data processing, and graphical presentation.

• Strong skills in data analysis and statistical inference.

• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. regional climate and 21st-century climate projections.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, especially for scientific publications and presentations.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Desired, but not required:

• Familiarity with one or more bias correction, statistical downscaling, or dynamical downscaling methods.

• Familiarity with CMIP6 climate model simulations, including their netCDF format data files.

• Expertise in writing modular analysis codes.

UCAR affirms its commitment to employees through . In addition to medical, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance, UCAR offers a variety of programs focused on work-life balance and professional, and personal development. These include:

• Tuition Assistance, time off allowance to attend classes, and other professional development opportunities

• UCAR contributes 10% of your eligible pay into your retirement account; 100% fully vested on day one

• Starting minimum accrual of 20 days of personal time off each year (prorated for less than full-time positions)

• 10 paid holidays

• 10 days of sick leave each year

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave

• Short-term medical leave paid at 100% of your regular salary

• EcoPass for local Colorado residents to use the Denver and Boulder-area transit system at no cost

Our organization is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome and supported. To learn more about these efforts, visit the and our site.

Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a position if they do not meet almost 100% of the desired skills and experience. Please note this is not necessary! If you meet the minimum requirements and have a passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply. We can provide on-the-job training for the rest!

At UCAR|NCAR|UCP, you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us, from scientists to the professionals who support their work, serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun's core.

Flexible Work

At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid, fully-remote and/or flexible work schedules.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy.Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR.

Export Control

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Visa Wait Times

Please consider the length of visa procurement when applying for this posting, understanding that you will not be able to begin employment until you are able to get a visa and enter the U.S.