Postdoctoral Position – CIRES

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) in Boulder, Colorado is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory/Physical Sciences Division (ESRL/PSD) on understanding causes of climate variations and change that contribute to tipping points in marine ecosystems. This is a two-year position (subject to renewal after the first year) based at NOAA/ESRL/PSD in Boulder, Colorado.

Responsibilities

The position responsibilities include diagnosing and explaining climate variability and change that can impact marine ecosystems. The focus will be on understanding changes in the physical system that lead to tipping points or abrupt changes in the structure, function and services of marine ecosystems. The position involves working with a team at NOAA ESRL/PSD and the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL). The candidate will apply observations, global climate models (GCMs), Earth System Models (ESMs), and other tools necessary for understanding where, when, and how marine ecosystems may reach a tipping point, such as thermal stress that is lethal to organisms within an ecosystem. Key topics include: application of GFDL’s current ESMs to assess past and future climate and marine ecosystem variability including abrupt shifts at regional scales and the development of indices that provide early-warning of possible climate and ecosystem tipping points. Responsibilities include diagnosing observations and model runs.

Requirements

The applicant will have a PhD degree with detailed knowledge of climate dynamics, physical oceanography, and atmospheric science. Specific expertise in one or more of the following areas is desired: (i) climate and geophysical fluid dynamics; (ii) nonlinear dynamics; (iii) climate and earth system models and their applications; and, (iv) statistical techniques. An interdisciplinary background with knowledge of marine biogeochemistry and ecosystem dynamics will be beneficial for contributing to the full scope of the project. Experience analyzing large datasets and/or model output is critical, and the ability to design and conduct GCM and/or ESM experiments is a plus.

The position will be filled as a Research Associate at the University of Colorado Boulder and will be eligible for employee benefits, including 22 days of vacation (for a 100% position) per year.

Applicants must complete the Faculty/Exempt Professional and EEO Data (application) form, and upload the required documents:

• CV a complete resume including any publications, and salary history
• Proof of highest degree earned (copy of diploma or unofficial transcripts)
• List of 3 references with all contact information
• One-to-two page statement of research interests should be submitted by July 1, 2014 for full consideration, though evaluation will be ongoing.

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at [e-mail] . The University of Colorado Boulder conducts background checks for all final applicants being considered for employment.

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