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<div> We are recruiting a new postdoc to work on "<span style="font-family: Calibri;">the effect of soil moisture and surface heterogeneity on cloud formation and convection triggering using both ground-based observations and large-eddy simulations."</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri;">Posting Title: Postdoctoral Research Staff Member; Cloud Processes Research Group<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri;">Job Title: Post-Dr Research Staff 1<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri;">Job Description<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri;">NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri;">The Cloud Processes Research Group has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Staff Member in the area of investigating the effect of soil moisture and surface heterogeneity on cloud
formation and convection triggering using both ground-based and satellite observations and large-eddy simulations. The Cloud Processes Research Group is a leader in the study of cloud processes with activities including their diagnosis with observations, their
parameterization and evaluation in climate models, and their response to climate change. The Cloud Processes Research Group is closely connected with the Program for Climate Model Diagnosis and Intercomparison (<a href="http://www-pcmdi.llnl.gov/" style="color: purple;"><span style="color: windowtext;">http://www-pcmdi.llnl.gov</span></a>),
a world leader in the diagnosis of climate models and the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement program that provides exciting and novel ground-based remote sensing observations of clouds and related processes. Possible research activities include investigating
the moisture recycling process; exploring mechanisms by which wet/dry soil moisture conditions may favor different convective regimes; charactering the relationship between surface heterogeneity and convective triggering; performing large eddy simulation coupled
with a land model to validate and constrain atmospheric or land parameterizations in regional or global climate models. The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to work collaboratively with scientists in the Climate Modeling and Analysis and Cloud Process
Research Groups. The selected candidate will report to the Cloud Processes Research Group Leader.<br>
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri;">- Conduct original research on the processes governing cloud and convective responses to different soil moisture and surface heterogeneity conditions.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri;">- Contribute to the conception, design, and execution of research in the area of land-atmosphere interaction using both observation and modeling tools.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri;">- Publish research results in technical reports and peer-reviewed journals and present technical results at scientific conferences.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri;">- Travel as required to coordinate research with collaborators.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri;">- Perform all assignments in accordance with ES&H, security, and business practice requirements and policies.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri;">ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri;">- Recent PhD in atmospheric science or closely related field.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri;">- Experience conducting research in atmospheric science or closely related field.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri;">- Experience with large-eddy simulation and expertise in one or more of the following areas: clouds associated with cumulus convection and their interaction with land surface, land
surface processes and modeling, or moist convection thermodynamics.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri;">- Experience with large model and observational datasets, modern programming environments, and visualization techniques.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri;">Experience collaborating effectively with a team of scientists of diverse backgrounds.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri;">- Demonstrated fundamental verbal and written communication skills as evidenced by published results and presentations.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri;">- Ability to travel to coordinate research with collaborators.<br>
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DESIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES<o:p></o:p></p>
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- Experience with cloud microphysics or atmospheric boundary layer turbulence.<br>
- Experience with performing regional or global climate simulation.<br>
- Familiarity with satellite- and/or ground-based observations such as those collected by NASA and the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement program.<br>
- Familiarity with programing languages including Fortran, Python, NCL, MPI or openMP for supercomputing.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri;">NOTE: This is a two year Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years. Eligible candidates are recent PhDs within five years of the month
of the degree award at time of hire date.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri;">SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS<br>
Pre-Placement Medical Exam: None required.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri;">Pre-Employment Drug Test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri;">Anticipated Clearance Level: None.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Calibri;">LLNL is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status,
national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p>
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