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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b>Postdoctoral Research Associate Position in Earth System Modeling at UGA</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The Climate, Clouds, and Land Modeling Group in the Department of Geography at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA (PI: Dr. Gabriel Kooperman; <a href="http://kooperman.uga.edu">http://kooperman.uga.edu</a>) is seeking applications for a postdoctoral research associate. The work will focus on simulating extreme storms and precipitation events in the U.S. using state-of-the-art Earth system models. In addition to Dr. Kooperman, the researcher will work closely with three collaborators: Dr. Kevin Reed (Stony Brook University, Stonybrook, NY, <a href="https://you.stonybrook.edu/kareed/">https://you.stonybrook.edu/kareed/</a>), Dr. Walter Hannah (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA, <a href="http://hannahlab.org">http://hannahlab.org</a>), and Dr. Angie Pendergrass (National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO, <a href="http://www.cgd.ucar.edu/staff/apgrass/">http://www.cgd.ucar.edu/staff/apgrass/</a>). For additional information or questions, please contact Dr. Kooperman (<a href="mailto:kooperman@uga.edu">kooperman@uga.edu</a>) and see the detailed position description here: <a href="http://kooperman.uga.edu/postdoc-position.html">http://kooperman.uga.edu/postdoc-position.html</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Qualifications:</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> - The position requires a PhD in atmospheric/climate science or a related field by August 1, 2019.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> - Candidates should have a record of publishing in respected journals and presenting at conferences.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> - Experience conducting experiments with Earth system models and/or a background in statistical analysis of extreme events is desirable, but candidates whose specific experience differs and are interested in learning these skills are also encouraged to apply.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Responsibilities:</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The researcher will be responsible for:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> - designing experiments,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> - running simulations,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> - compiling observational data,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> - analyzing results,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> - writing manuscripts,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> - presenting results, and<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> - helping to develop new proposals.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>How to apply:</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Interested candidates should send via email a cover letter describing their interest in the position and previous experience, CV, and names and contact information for three references to Dr. Kooperman (<a href="mailto:kooperman@uga.edu">kooperman@uga.edu</a>). Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2019 and continue until the position is filled.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>More information:</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> For more information about the UGA Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Postdoctoral Association, and other resources for postdocs at UGA, please visit the Postdoc Portal (<a href="https://postdocs.uga.edu">https://postdocs.uga.edu</a>).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Our team of collaborators look forward to providing support and mentorship for the postdoc researcher.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The University of Georgia values diversity and all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>