Postdoc: Tropical Pacific Climate Simulation & Prediction

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

Job summary

A leading research institution in New Jersey is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist in Tropical Pacific Climate Simulation and Prediction. The candidate will contribute to understanding tropical Pacific climatology and improve climate models. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and have a strong background in climate dynamics, experience with climate models, and excellent communication skills. The position offers one-year appointment, subject to funding.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with a strong background in climate dynamics or a related field.
• Experience using and analyzing advanced climate models and observational data sets.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A background in tropical Pacific climate research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advance mechanistic understanding of the tropical Pacific climatology.
• Research the impacts of climate variability including ENSO.
• Improve simulations and seasonal forecasts produced by existing models.

Skills

Climate dynamics

Analyzing climate models

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in a related field

Job description

A leading research institution in New Jersey is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist in Tropical Pacific Climate Simulation and Prediction. The candidate will contribute to understanding tropical Pacific climatology and improve climate models. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and have a strong background in climate dynamics, experience with climate models, and excellent communication skills. The position offers one-year appointment, subject to funding.