Postdoctoral Scholar in Decadal Sea Ice Variability

Emetsoc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Climate Modelling Lab to investigate decadal variability in Arctic and Antarctic sea ice as part of the ADVIce project. You will analyze observations and CESM2 ensembles, design and run new simulations, and collaborate with researchers at Exeter, BAS, and the UK Met Office.

Start date preferred January 2027; appointment up to two years with renewal based on progress and funding.

Responsibilities

• Analyze observations and climate model large ensembles.
• Design and run new CESM2 simulations.
• Collaborate with researchers at Exeter, the British Antarctic Survey, and the UK Met Office.

Job description

University of California, Irvine, USA
Closing date: 1 October 2026

The Climate Modelling Lab at UC Irvine is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to investigate decadal variability in Arctic and Antarctic sea ice as part of the NSF- and NERC-funded ADVIce project. The successful candidate will analyze observations and climate model large ensembles, design and run new CESM2 simulations, and collaborate with researchers at the University of Exeter, the British Antarctic Survey, and the UK Met Office.

The position is based in Irvine, California, with a preferred start date of January 2027. The appointment is for up to two years, with renewal for the second year subject to satisfactory progress and continued funding. The annual salary ranges from $69,073 to $82,836 plus benefits.