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NCAR's Climate and Global Dynamics (CGD) Laboratory is excited to announce a job opening for a Postdoc Fellow. This is a 2-year position to work on the newly-funded "ALPACA" project (Advancing Long-range Prediction, Attribution, and forecast Calibration of the AMOC and its climate impacts), an international collaboration supported by UK-NERC and US-NSF that will be led by the University of Reading (UK) and NSF NCAR (US). The incumbent will be responsible for conducting original independent as well as collaborative research to advance project goals to quantify, understand, and improve seasonal to decadal Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) predictions. Research results will be communicated regularly to project partners, as well as via oral presentations at national and international scientific meetings and in peer-reviewed journal articles.
This position is within the Climate Change Research (CCR) Section of CGD at NSF NCAR's Mesa Laboratory in Boulder, CO. More information about CGD and CCR can be found online at https://www.cgd.ucar.edu/.
Position Details:
Visa Sponsored Job:
Yes
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Job Location:
Boulder, Colorado
Position Type & Term:
Full time, Term - 6 months or more (Fixed Term)
Compensation Range:
Salary: $76,650/year
*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role.*
Application Notes
PLEASE NOTE: This is a Hybrid role with some weekly in-office hours in Boulder, CO
Application Deadline:
Required application materials: (preferably in PDF Format)
Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more.
Work Location: Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.
What You Will Do
Here is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.
Who We'd Love To Join Our Team
Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:
Education and Experience (Required/Desired):
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
REQUIRED
DESIRED
Benefits Overview
UCAR affirms its commitment to employees through competitive benefits. In addition to medical, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance, UCAR offers a variety of programs focused on work-life balance and professional, and personal development. These include:
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our organization is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome and supported. To learn more about these efforts, visit the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan and our Diversity & Inclusion: A Welcoming Workplace site.
Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a position if they do not meet almost 100% of the desired skills and experience. Please note this is not necessary! If you meet the minimum requirements and have a passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply. We can provide on-the-job training for the rest!
Some Final Considerations
At UCAR|NCAR|UCP, you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us, from scientists to the professionals who support their work, serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun's core.
Flexible Work
At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid, fully-remote and/or flexible work schedules.
Equal Opportunity Employer
UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR.
Export Control
All positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems.
Visa Wait Times
Please consider the length of visa procurement when applying for this posting, understanding that you will not be able to begin employment until you are able to get a visa and enter the U.S.
NCAR's Climate and Global Dynamics (CGD) Laboratory is excited to announce a job opening for a Postdoc Fellow. This is a 2-year position to work on the newly-funded "ALPACA" project (Advancing Long-range Prediction, Attribution, and forecast Calibration of the AMOC and its climate impacts), an international collaboration supported by UK-NERC and US-NSF that will be led by the University of Reading (UK) and NSF NCAR (US). The incumbent will be responsible for conducting original independent as well as collaborative research to advance project goals to quantify, understand, and improve seasonal to decadal Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) predictions. Research results will be communicated regularly to project partners, as well as via oral presentations at national and international scientific meetings and in peer-reviewed journal articles.
This position is within the Climate Change Research (CCR) Section of CGD at NSF NCAR's Mesa Laboratory in Boulder, CO. More information about CGD and CCR can be found online at https://www.cgd.ucar.edu/.
Position Details:
Visa Sponsored Job:
Yes
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Job Location:
Boulder, Colorado
Position Type & Term:
Full time, Term - 6 months or more (Fixed Term)
Compensation Range:
Salary: $76,650/year
*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role.*
Application Notes
PLEASE NOTE: This is a Hybrid role with some weekly in-office hours in Boulder, CO
Application Deadline:
- This position will be posted until Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
Required application materials: (preferably in PDF Format)
- (PLEASE ATTACH) Resume
- (PLEASE ATTACH) Cover letter - Please address how your skills, experience, and research meet the needs of this position (for more information, please refer to the Key Responsibilities and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities sections of this job posting).
- (PLEASE ATTACH) Three professional references with contact information (email and phone).
- (FOR CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW) An Inclusion Statement will be requested from you, along with instructions
Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more.
Work Location: Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.
What You Will Do
Here is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.
- Conduct fundamental research on the topic of decadal variability and predictability of AMOC and its climate impacts, including analysis of multi-model decadal prediction hindcasts, ocean state reconstructions, and coupled climate model pre-industrial, historical, and future projection simulations.
- Assist in assessing seasonal predictions of AMOC and developing calibration techniques to improve AMOC predictions.
- Present results at project meetings and conferences; publish results in the peer-reviewed scientific literature.
- Contribute to team meetings and discussions, general coordination with national and international project partners, information and data sharing, and reporting to sponsors.
Who We'd Love To Join Our Team
Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:
Education and Experience (Required/Desired):
- Ph.D. in a relevant science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
REQUIRED
- Demonstrated knowledge of ocean and atmosphere dynamics.
- Demonstrated data analysis skills.
- Experience analyzing coupled climate model output.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with demonstrated success publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team.
- Skill in planning and managing project goals, objectives, and priorities to produce high-quality and timely deliverables.
- Demonstrated capacity for creative scientific insight.
DESIRED
- Experience working with initialized prediction and/or large ensemble datasets.
- Experience doing AMOC-related research.
- Advanced proficiency with Python.
Benefits Overview
UCAR affirms its commitment to employees through competitive benefits. In addition to medical, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance, UCAR offers a variety of programs focused on work-life balance and professional, and personal development. These include:
- Tuition Assistance, time off allowance to attend classes, and other professional development opportunities
- UCAR contributes 10% of your eligible pay into your retirement account; 100% fully vested on day one
- Starting minimum accrual of 20 days of personal time off each year (prorated for less than full-time positions)
- 10 paid holidays
- 10 days of sick leave each year
- 14 weeks of paid parental leave
- Short-term medical leave paid at 100% of your regular salary
- EcoPass for local Colorado residents to use the Denver and Boulder-area transit system at no cost
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our organization is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome and supported. To learn more about these efforts, visit the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan and our Diversity & Inclusion: A Welcoming Workplace site.
Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a position if they do not meet almost 100% of the desired skills and experience. Please note this is not necessary! If you meet the minimum requirements and have a passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply. We can provide on-the-job training for the rest!
Some Final Considerations
At UCAR|NCAR|UCP, you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us, from scientists to the professionals who support their work, serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun's core.
Flexible Work
At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid, fully-remote and/or flexible work schedules.
Equal Opportunity Employer
UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR.
Export Control
All positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems.
Visa Wait Times
Please consider the length of visa procurement when applying for this posting, understanding that you will not be able to begin employment until you are able to get a visa and enter the U.S.
