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group seeks to improve both theoretical and applied understanding
of both the response of the climate system to various types of
forcing, and the strategies that could potentially be applied to
reduce climate damage (e.g., mitigation, adaptation, solar
geoengineering). We are interested in both physics and
biogeochemistry, and also impacts of global change. We currently
use the NCAR CESM family of models as our primary climate modeling
tool. Most of our post-processing is done in python, often using
cdat (Climate Data Analysis Tools).</p>
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are seeking an outstanding postdoctoral researcher who can lead
scientific research projects using global atmospheric general
circulation models and/or coupled atmosphere-ocean models. We
would like to understand how changes in surface energy and latent
heat fluxes, different radiative forcing agents, and
top-of-atmosphere energy fluxes, affect transient and equilibrium
climate change both regionally and globally. We are thinking about
this problem in terms of time evolution of effective radiative
forcing and climate feedback parameters, and related terms for
other fields such as precipitation, ocean heat uptake, heat
transports,etc. However, we are open to any type of analysis that
can help build better understanding. In addition to global-scale
analyses, we would like to understand how regional changes in
these fluxes might affect regional climates. This work would have
relevance to understanding basic climate physics, regional climate
change, and some geoengineering proposals. However, we aim to
focus on fairly idealized studies aimed at building basic
conceptual understanding, and are less interested in intensive
studies focusing on factors important to a specific geographic
area. We plan to use a spectrum of model configurations ranging
from aquaplanet with specified sea-surface temperatures to
configurations with “realistic” topography and a full 3-D ocean.</p>
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successful candidate will be interested in working on a diverse
set of projects, playing a leading role in planning and executing
investigations. We are an eclectic group that includes climate
modelers, energy-system analysts, and field researchers. We are
looking to develop an exciting collegial atmosphere with a lot of
personal freedom, wherein each group member both leads research
projects and collaborates on projects led by others. Achievement
in the area of scientific publication is the primary filter
determining which applications receive greater consideration. We
are flexible with regard to your specific domain of expertise.</p>
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to three positions can be filled with this posting, and are
available now. We are flexible with regard to start dates. The
initial term will be for one year with the potential for renewal
for a second year, up to a maximum of four years with exceptional
performance. The position will involve working with Ken Caldeira
at the Carnegie Institution for Science Department of Global
Ecology on the Stanford University campus. Carnegie
Institution post-docs have access to most Stanford facilities.
Informal inquiries about this position can be made by emailing Ken
Caldeira at <<a
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however applications for employment can be considered only through
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Carnegie Institution is an equal-opportunity employer and does not
discriminate based on race, sex, age, physical condition, or
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