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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Post-doc Positions</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>In Meso/Convective Scale Data Assimilation and Ensemble Prediction</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>School of Meteorology</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The University of Oklahoma</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br>The School of Meteorology of University of Oklahoma invites applicants for post-doctoral positions in the area of Meso/convective scale (e.g., continental Mesoscale Convective Systems, supercell, hurricanes, etc.) data assimilation and ensemble prediction. Successful candidates will work with the Multiscale data Assimilation and Predictability (MAP) Laboratory, one of the leading, vibrant and productive labs conducting active research and development in data assimilation and ensemble prediction for various scales and atmospheric phenomena. Successful candidates will conduct research to advance the assimilation of radar, satellite and other convective and meso-scale observations using advanced ensemble-variational hybrid data assimilation method developed based on the US National Weather Service operational data assimilation system GSI.<br><br>Desired Qualification:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Education and Experience: <o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Ph. D. in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Engineering, Computer Sciences, Physics, Mathematics or related disciplines<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Experience in numerical modeling<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Skills and Proficiencies: <o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Excellent written and oral communication skills<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Fortran programming experience in UNIX/LINUX environment<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Familiarity with scripting and plotting languages<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br>The successful candidates will work inside the National Weather Center where School of Meteorology resides. National Weather Center houses the University's academic and research programs in meteorology, state organizations, and the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Norman-based weather research and operational programs. Such academic and working environment will provide unique opportunities for the candidates to further build and advance their careers. Salary will be competitive based on experience and qualification. University of Oklahoma offers competitive benefits. Positions are open now until filled and full consideration will be given to applications received by August 1 2018.<br><br>To apply for the positions, please submit electronic applications, including a letter of research interest and experience, CV, and three names of references including their contact information to Prof. Xuguang Wang, at, </span><a href="mailto:xuguang.wang@ou.edu"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue'>xuguang.wang@ou.edu</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal'><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal'><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply along with women and minorities.</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br><br></span><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>