Postdoctoral Researcher: Climate Risk & SCS Analytics

University of Delaware; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Conference travel support

Professional development

Job summary

The University of Delaware invites a Postdoctoral Researcher in Geography and Spatial Sciences to advance SCS risk assessments for insurance applications. You will work on present-day and near-term projections using large ensemble systems, collaborating with Columbia University, NOAA GFDL, and industry partners to develop decision-support tools.

Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. by January 2027, experience with SPEAR/WRF/CESM, and strong Python/data-analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field or must complete by January 2027.
• Experience with weather/climate model output (e.g., SPEAR, WRF, CESM).
• Proficiency in Python and handling large datasets.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-driven models to simulate severe weather hazards in large ensembles.
• Evaluate model biases and uncertainties in near-term projections.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at meetings.
• Collaborate with research and industry teams on deliverables.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Handling large datasets

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science / Meteorology / Climate Science / Geography

Tools

SPEAR

WRF

CESM

Job description

The University of Delaware invites a Postdoctoral Researcher in Geography and Spatial Sciences to advance SCS risk assessments for insurance applications. You will work on present-day and near-term projections using large ensemble systems, collaborating with Columbia University, NOAA GFDL, and industry partners to develop decision-support tools.

Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. by January 2027, experience with SPEAR/WRF/CESM, and strong Python/data-analysis skills.