Post Doctoral Fellow - Earth & Atmospheric Sciences

University-of-Housto; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston System is seeking candidates to join the Earth & Atmospheric Sciences department. The role involves leading high-resolution WRF-CAMx modeling, evaluation, and producing reports and publications to support ongoing research projects.

Ideal candidates may train graduate students in modeling, with expertise in the specified model and related publications. All UH System institutions are equal opportunity employers and security-sensitive; background checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• MQ: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. No experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
• Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
• May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
• May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
• May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
• Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
• May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.
• The candidate will conduct high-resolution WRF-CAMx model development and model evaluation and write reports and publications in support of research projects.
• The candidate will also help train graduate students in the modeling. The candidate must have prior experience in the said model and publications.

Job description

Department: Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description:

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.

1. Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
2. Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
3. May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
4. May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
5. May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
6. Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
7. May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
8. Performs other job-related duties as required.

The candidate will conduct high-resolution WRF-CAMx model development and model evaluation and write reports and publications in support of research projects. The candidate will also help train graduate students in the modeling. The candidate must have prior experience in the said model and publications.

MQ: Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. No experience is required.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.