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The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (<span class="">CIRES</span>) at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado and the <span class="">NOAA</span> Earth System Research Laboratory (<span class="">ESRL</span>) Physical Sciences Division (<span class="">PSD</span>) have an immediate opening for a Post-doctoral Research Associate with a comprehensive understanding of precipitation physics, and experience in mesoscale- and ensemble- numerical weather prediction using the Weather Research and Forecasting (<span class="">WRF</span>) model. The Post-doctoral Researcher will have an appointment within the <span class="">ESRL</span>Physical Sciences Division (<span class="">PSD</span>). The individual will work as part of an interdisciplinary team of scientists in <span class="">PSD</span> to study the hydrometeorology of the United States leading to extreme precipitation; to help design and execute regional field studies; and to study the effects of climate change on extreme precipitation events in the U.S. The research is intended to inform decision-making through activities such as providing a scientific basis to improve the accuracy of dam safety regulations set by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the U.S. Army Core of Engineers, and other federal, state and local agencies. This position has an initial term of 2 years, with possible extension subject to performance and availability of funding.</p>
<p style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(119,119,119);font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:13.199999809265137px">Duties<br>•        To set up, run, and analyze ensemble model simulations of case studies of extreme precipitation events including cool season and warm season across various regions of the US. <br>
•        To contribute to the experimental design of hydro-meteorological and hydro-climatological studies of extreme precipitation events, and to help coordinate these efforts with key regional partners.<br>•        To lead studies of extreme precipitation in future climates in the complex terrain of mountainous regions by downscaling large scale climate models to basin-scale or higher resolutions<br>
•        Collaborate with <span class="">CIRES</span> and <span class="">ESRL</span> scientists to synthesize analysis results into meaningful scientific conclusions<br>•        To facilitate interactions and coordination with key federal, state and local external partners.<br>
•        To lead and contribute to the publication of research results in the peer-reviewed literature.</p></div></div></div>