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<span style="font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#4E473E">Analysis of Precipitation in Global Models - Postdoctoral Researcher<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">Location: </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333"> <a href="http://careers-llnl.ttcportals.com/jobs/search?advanced=1&cf%5bREC_LOCATION%5d%5b%5d=1001"><span style="color:#005DAB">Livermore,
CA</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">Category: </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333"> <a href="http://careers-llnl.ttcportals.com/jobs/search?advanced=1&cf%5bJOBFAMILY%5d%5b%5d=PD"><span style="color:#005DAB">Post
Docs</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">Organization: </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333"> <a href="http://careers-llnl.ttcportals.com/jobs/search?advanced=1&cf%5bORG_CD_LL%5d%5b%5d=015"><span style="color:#005DAB">Physical
and Life Sciences</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">Posting Requirement: </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333"> <a href="http://careers-llnl.ttcportals.com/jobs/search?advanced=1&cf%5bPOST_REQ_TYP_LL%5d%5b%5d=D"><span style="color:#005DAB">External
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">Job ID: </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">105955<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">Job Code: </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">Post-Dr Research
Staff 1 (PDS.1)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">Date Posted: </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">August 20 2019<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!</span></i></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where we apply science and technology to make the world a safer place; now one of <b><i>2019 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct research involving the analysis of precipitation in Earth System Models (ESMs). You will use available observations
to evaluate state-of-the-art ESMs, developing performance metrics to gauge the strengths and weaknesses of different models, and quantify improvements across ESM generations. This position is in the Climate Modeling and Analysis group within the Atmospheric,
Earth & Energy Division.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">Essential Duties<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">- Conduct creative research on methods to compare model simulations with observations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">- Conduct creative research addressing observational uncertainty in model evaluation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">- Design and develop software to be used in the evaluation of simulated precipitation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">- Publish papers in peer-reviewed journals, and present technical results within the Department of Energy (DOE) community and at scientific conferences.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">- Collaborate with others in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">- Perform other duties as assigned.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">Qualifications</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333"><br>
- Recent PhD in atmospheric science, or a closely related discipline.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">- Experience in one or more of the following areas: climatology, modeling, observations, or atmospheric processes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">- Experience handling and extracting critical information from large datasets from atmospheric models, and/or reanalyzes, and/or observations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">- Proficient in at least one scientific programming language for data analysis (e.g., Python, C++, Fortran), and at least one program for data visualization (eg, Python, VisIt).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">- Ability to effectively perform independent research.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">- Ability to travel as required to collaborate with colleagues and sponsors. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">- Proficient verbal and written communication skills, as evidenced by published results and presentations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">- Experience collaborating effectively with a team of scientists of diverse backgrounds.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">Desired Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">- Experience with UNIX/LINUX.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">- Experience with Python, GitHub, and Anaconda.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">- Experience in statistics and model evaluation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">Pre-Employment Drug Test:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333"> External applicant(s) selected for this position
will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">Security Clearance: </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333"> None required.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333">Note: </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333"> This is a 2 year Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of
extension to a maximum of 3 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>
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