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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We have a job opening for a post-doc at LLNL that I would like to distribute through the WRF-news list. Thanks.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="http://careers-ext.llnl.gov/jobs/6752339-postdoctoral-research-staff-member">http://careers-ext.llnl.gov/jobs/6752339-postdoctoral-research-staff-member</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Postdoctoral Research Staff Member - Middle Atmosphere<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Location: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="http://careers-ext.llnl.gov/jobs/search?advanced=1&cf%5BREC_LOCATION%5D%5B%5D=1001">Livermore, CA</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Category: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="http://careers-ext.llnl.gov/jobs/search?advanced=1&cf%5BJOBFAMILY%5D%5B%5D=PD">Post Docs</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Organization: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="http://careers-ext.llnl.gov/jobs/search?advanced=1&cf%5BORG_CD_LL%5D%5B%5D=015">Physical and Life Sciences</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Posting Requirement: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>External w/ US Citizenship<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Job ID: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>102165<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Job Code: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Post-Dr Research Staff 1 (PDS.1)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Date Posted: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>May 08 2017<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Science and Technology on a Mission!</span></i></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>For more than 60 years, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has applied science and technology to make the world a safer place.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct research on modeling the Earth’s middle atmosphere (stratosphere and mesosphere). You will be pursuing original research on predictability and uncertainty in the middle atmosphere. This position is in the Atmospheric, Earth & Energy Division.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Essential Duties</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- Conduct original research using middle atmosphere models and observations.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- Conduct original research on the predictability of future middle atmosphere conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- Conduct original research on the impact on stratospheric conditions (physical and chemical) of various phenomena, such as solar fluxes, volcanic aerosols, chemical inputs, gravity waves.<br>- Document research by publishing papers in peer-reviewed journals, and present technical results within the Department of Energy (DOE) community and at scientific conferences.<br>- Travel as required to coordinate research with collaborators.<br>- Collaborate with others in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals.<br>- Perform other duties as assigned.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Qualifications</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- Recent PhD in atmospheric science, atmospheric observations, or a closely related discipline.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- Experience in one or more of the following areas: modeling of the middle atmosphere, climatology of the middle atmosphere, or processes relevant to the middle atmosphere.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- Experience working with model and observational datasets.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- Proficient in at least one scientific programming language for modeling and climate data analysis (e.g., Python, Fortran, C++).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- Experience with visualization and analysis programs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- Demonstrated ability to effectively perform independent research.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- Proficient verbal and written communication skills, as evidenced by published results and presentations.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- Experience collaborating effectively with a team of scientists of diverse backgrounds.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Desired Qualifications</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- Knowledge of other parts of the atmosphere and Earth system.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- Experience using super-computers and UNIX/LINUX.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>- Expertise in uncertainty quantification and statistics.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Pre-Employment Drug Test:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.<br> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Anticipated Clearance Level: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Note: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> 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></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Text revised effective May 11, 2017.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>About Us</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), located in the San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay), is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) within the Department of Energy (DOE). LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance. The Laboratory has a current annual budget of about $1.8 billion, employing approximately 6,500 employees.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>