[Grad-postdoc-assn] Fwd: [CCSM-participants] Postdoc at PCMDI/LLNL: Modeling Cloud/Convection/Precipitation/Radiation in Climate Models

[Paula Fisher]

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Subject: 	[CCSM-participants] Postdoc at PCMDI/LLNL: Modeling 
Cloud/Convection/Precipitation/Radiation in Climate Models
Date: 	Mon, 16 Sep 2013 10:43:53 -0600
From: 	bballard <bballard at ucar.edu>
To: 	ccsm-participants at cgd.ucar.edu



Job Description
Job Title:
Postdoctoral Research Staff Member
Job ID:
11665
Location:
Livermore, CA
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
NOTE: This is a two-year Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility
of extension to a maximum of three years. For important information
about LLNL appointments refer to the FAQs above. Eligible candidates are
recent PhDs within five years of the month of the degree award at time
of employment offer.
NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB
The Clouds and Aerosols Research group has an opening for a Postdoctoral
Research Staff Member in the diagnosis of cloud, precipitation, and
radiation processes in observations and evaluation of their
representation in climate models. The Clouds and Aerosols Research group
is a leader in the study of cloud processes with activities including
their diagnosis with observations, their parameterization and evaluation
in climate models, and their response to climate change. The Clouds and
Aerosol Research group is closely connected with the Atmospheric
Radiation Measurement program that provides exciting and novel
ground-based remote sensing observations of clouds and related processes
and the Program for Climate Model Diagnosis and Intercomparison, a world
leader in the diagnosis of climate models. Possible research activities
include analysis and diagnosis of cloud, precipitation and radiation
processes in Atmospheric Radiation Measurement program and satellite
observations, diagnosis and evaluation of the cloud, precipitation and
radiation processes in the Community Atmosphere Model using simulations
performed as part of Cloud-Associated Parameterization Testbed, or
modification and improvement of cloud, precipitation and radiation
processes in the Community Atmosphere Model. The selected candidate will
report to the Climate/Carbon Science Group Leader.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Pursue original research on the Community Atmosphere Model’s ability
to simulate cloud, precipitation or radiation processes.
- Pursue original research using Atmospheric Radiation Measurement and
satellite observations to understand cloud, precipitation or radiation
processes.
- Publish research results in technical reports and peer-reviewed
journals and present technical results at scientific conferences.
- Work as part of a scientific team to improve Community Atmosphere
Model simulations of cloud, precipitation, and radiation processes.
- Travel as required to coordinate research with collaborators.
- Perform all assignments in accordance with ES&H, security, and
business practice requirements and policies.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Recent PhD in atmospheric science or closely related field.
- Experience conducting research in atmospheric science or closely
related field.
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas: cloud, precipitation,
radiation and aerosol processes, climate model diagnosis and/or
numerical modeling of climate.
- Demonstrated experience with large model and observational datasets,
modern programming environments, and visualization techniques.
- Experience collaborating effectively with a team of scientists of
diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated fundamental verbal and written communication skills as
evidenced by published results and presentations.
DESIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Expertise in cumulus convection or marine boundary layer cloud,
precipitation and radiation processes.
- Expertise utilizing ground-based remote sensing observations such as
those collected by the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement program or
similar programs worldwide.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Pre-Placement Medical Exam: None required.
Pre-Employment Drug Test: External applicant(s) selected for this
position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
Anticipated Clearance Level: None.

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Barbara Ballard
CESM Program Office
National Center for Atmospheric Research
P.O. Box 3000
Boulder, CO  80307-3000
Phone: (303) 497-1358
Fax:   (303) 497-1314

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