JOB SUMMARY

The Computational Climate Change Laboratory in the University of Connecticut Department of Earth Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on an NSF-funded project on reducing climate model uncertainty with proxy data from Cenozoic warm intervals. The successful candidate will join a team of scientists from multiple U.S. institutions to identify model parameter space that allows successful simulations of Cenozoic warm intervals and present-day.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate will take a lead role in developing perturbed parameter ensemble simulations and statistical models to sample model parameter space and compare simulations with proxy records. The successful candidate will have prior experience in setting up user-defined simulations with a complex model on a high-performance computing cluster, and background knowledge on Cenozoic climate and model development. The candidate should be able to work independently or as part of a research team and should have a strong commitment to mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.

More information on the laboratory and Department of Earth Sciences can be found at C3 Lab and www.earth.uconn.edu.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. The position requires a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Earth Sciences or related discipline and experience in climate modeling.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Prior experience in setting up complex climate model simulations.
2. Strong background in paleoclimate and statistical data analysis.
3. A record of publishing work in high-quality journals.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, end-dated position with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and funding. This project is supported for up to two years, pending satisfactory progress during the first year. The anticipated appointment date is March 1st, 2025 but candidates requiring an earlier or later start date will be considered. The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. Salary range is commensurate with education and experience.

Other rights and terms and conditions of your appointment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), Local 6950. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #498779 to upload a resume, cover letter describing your qualifications for this position, and contact information for two (2) professional references.

Please direct questions about the position to Ran Feng at ran.feng@uconn.edu

The review of applications will begin January 31, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

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