Postdoc: Tropical Ocean–Atmosphere Modeling

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work modality

Relocation assistance

Mentorship program

Transit access benefits

Job summary

The University of Colorado Boulder’s CIRES and NOAA’s Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) in Boulder, CO, invite applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to advance understanding of tropical ocean-atmosphere coupling through high-resolution simulations and analysis of TEPEX measurements.

You will collaborate with NOAA/CIRES scientists, develop and apply ML and statistical methods, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to Earth Systems Sciences outreach.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences or related field, completed before 2027-01-01.
• Minimum 1 year of ocean-atmosphere coupling research in a relevant setting.
• Experience with convection-permitting simulations and HPC environments.
• Experience applying statistical data analysis and ML methods to environmental data.
• Ability to integrate field campaign data into modeling studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead original research on tropical ocean-atmosphere coupling and convective variability.
• Perform high-resolution simulations and work with observational TEPEX data.
• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present at meetings.
• Support and collaborate with other researchers, including software development.
• Participate in activities that serve the broader Earth Systems Sciences community.
• Travel for conferences and workshops several times per year.

Skills

Ocean-atmosphere coupling

Convection permitting simulations

Machine learning methods

High-performance computing

Statistical data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences or related field

Tools

High-Performance Computing

Job description

The University of Colorado Boulder’s CIRES and NOAA’s Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) in Boulder, CO, invite applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to advance understanding of tropical ocean-atmosphere coupling through high-resolution simulations and analysis of TEPEX measurements.

You will collaborate with NOAA/CIRES scientists, develop and apply ML and statistical methods, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to Earth Systems Sciences outreach.