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<div>POSITION: Postdoctoral Research Associate </div>
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<div>STARTING DATE: <span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>After
1 June 2016 </div>
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<div>LOCATION:</div>
<div>Earth and Atmospheric Sciences </div>
<div>College of Agriculture and Life Sciences </div>
<div>Cornell University </div>
<div>Ithaca, NY 14853 </div>
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<div>RESPONSIBILITIES: </div>
<div>The successful candidate will work on improving long-range
forecasts of the start of the growing season in North America
using ensemble-MOS techniques applied to seasonal transitions.
This project will advance seasonal prediction by focusing on
forecasts of the start of spring. It will further apply novel
statistical tools to develop probabilistic forecasts from
state-of-the art dynamical seasonal forecasts obtained from
the North American Multimodel Ensemble (NMME), and it will
support development of a new long hybrid statistical-dynamical
reforecast experiment. These research activities will be
guided by efforts to understand how ensemble size,
composition, and reforecast period can lead to improvements in
seasonal prediction. Finally, although the focus of this
research is on seasonal transitions, the approaches here
could, in principle, be adapted to other aspects of the
climate system, and to other parts of the world. </div>
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<div>The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to contribute
to the scholarly literature through journal articles and other
peer-reviewed publications. This researcher is also expected
to participate in broad dissemination of project findings and
other outreach activities under the supervision of Dr. Toby R.
Ault, assistant professor of Earth and Atmospheric Science.
The position is a full-time short-term appointment. Renewal of
the initial appointment is contingent upon performance.</div>
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<div>QUALIFICATIONS: </div>
<div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Ph.D.
degree in atmospheric science, physical oceanography, or
related field (to be completed at the start of the
appointment) </div>
<div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Strong
computational skills and proficiency in one or several
programming languages</div>
<div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Experience
with analysis of large climate model data sets</div>
<div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Knowledge
and experience working with numerical climate modeling
software</div>
<div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Demonstrated
publication record of scholarly research</div>
<div>•<span class="" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Evidence of
ability to work collaboratively as well as independently </div>
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<div>SALARY & BENEFITS:</div>
<div>Competitive, commensurate with background and experience.
An attractive fringe benefits package is also available.
Moving expenses to Ithaca will be reimbursed according to
department relocation guidelines for the postdoc and his or
her family. Allowances of $1000 for moving and storing
personal belongings are available, and a minimum of $3500 for
annual scientific travel support will be provided.</div>
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<div>APPLICATION:</div>
<div>Applicants are to submit a letter of application,
transcripts, CV and the names and contact information of three
references as one PDF file by email to Dr. Toby Ault,
Assistant Professor, Department of Earth and Atmospheric
Sciences, Bradfield Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
at <a href="mailto:sc2727@cornell.edu">sc2727@cornell.edu</a>.
The application review process will begin on May 30th and the
position will remain open until filled.</div>
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