Postdoc: Climate Tipping Points in Marine Ecosystems

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days of vacation per year

Employee benefits

Job summary

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Boulder, Colorado. This role focuses on understanding climate variations and changes that influence marine ecosystems. The candidate will work with both NOAA and GFDL to analyze climate impacts, leveraging advanced modeling techniques. This two-year position offers a chance to contribute to key climate research and provide early-warning indicators for environmental tipping points.

Qualifications

• PhD degree with expertise in climate dynamics, physical oceanography, and atmospheric science.
• Experience analyzing large datasets and/or model outputs is critical.
• Interdisciplinary background in marine biogeochemistry beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and explain climate variability and change impacting marine ecosystems.
• Apply observations and global climate models for assessing climate impacts.
• Work with NOAA team on research relevant to marine ecosystem tipping points.

Skills

Climate Dynamics

Physical Oceanography

Atmospheric Science

Statistical Techniques

Nonlinear Dynamics

Education

PhD in Climate Dynamics or related field

Job description

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Boulder, Colorado. This role focuses on understanding climate variations and changes that influence marine ecosystems. The candidate will work with both NOAA and GFDL to analyze climate impacts, leveraging advanced modeling techniques. This two-year position offers a chance to contribute to key climate research and provide early-warning indicators for environmental tipping points.