Postdoc: Microphysics for Numerical Weather Prediction

University of Colorado System; Allenspark (CO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation funds

Job summary

CIRES at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate in numerical weather prediction development, focusing on microphysics, within NOAA’s Global Systems Laboratory in Boulder, CO. The successful candidate will work with a team of federal and university staff to advance microphysical parameterizations and precipitation in NWP models.

The position emphasizes collaboration across NOAA and CIRES scientists, with duties spanning research, briefing materials,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in atmospheric science or related field completed by start date.
• Proficiency in numerical weather prediction and cloud microphysics is required.
• Strong programming skills in Fortran, C++, and Python.
• Experience with high-performance computing and Linux environments is essential.
• Ability to process meteorological data formats and visualize model output.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hypothesis-driven research to improve microphysics parameterizations in NWP models.
• Collaborate with microphysics developers and other physics teams for future development.
• Prepare briefing materials and publish scientific results for meetings and conferences.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

NWP development

Fortran

C++

Python

HPC/Linux

Data processing

Visualization

Education

Ph.D. in atmospheric science

Tools

NetCDF

GRIB2

Job description

CIRES at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate in numerical weather prediction development, focusing on microphysics, within NOAA’s Global Systems Laboratory in Boulder, CO. The successful candidate will work with a team of federal and university staff to advance microphysical parameterizations and precipitation in NWP models.

The position emphasizes collaboration across NOAA and CIRES scientists, with duties spanning research, briefing materials,