<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">POSITION: Postdoctoral Research Associate </span><br></div><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><br></div><div>STARTING DATE: <span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> After </span>1 June 2016 </div><div><br></div><div>LOCATION:</div><div>Earth and Atmospheric Sciences </div><div>College of Agriculture and Life Sciences </div><div>Cornell University </div><div>Ithaca, NY 14853 </div><div><br></div><div>RESPONSIBILITIES: </div><div>The successful candidate will work on improving long-range forecasts of the start of the growing season in North America using ensemble-MOS techniques applied to seasonal transitions. This project will advance seasonal prediction by focusing on forecasts of the start of spring. It will further apply novel statistical tools to develop probabilistic forecasts from state-of-the art dynamical seasonal forecasts obtained from the North American Multimodel Ensemble (NMME), and it will support development of a new long hybrid statistical-dynamical reforecast experiment. These research activities will be guided by efforts to understand how ensemble size, composition, and reforecast period can lead to improvements in seasonal prediction. Finally, although the focus of this research is on seasonal transitions, the approaches here could, in principle, be adapted to other aspects of the climate system, and to other parts of the world. </div><div> </div><div>The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to contribute to the scholarly literature through journal articles and other peer-reviewed publications. This researcher is also expected to participate in broad dissemination of project findings and other outreach activities under the supervision of Dr. Toby R. Ault, assistant professor of Earth and Atmospheric Science. The position is a full-time short-term appointment. Renewal of the initial appointment is contingent upon performance.</div><div><br></div><div>QUALIFICATIONS: </div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Ph.D. degree in atmospheric science, physical oceanography, or related field (to be completed at the start of the appointment) </div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Strong computational skills and proficiency in one or several programming languages</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Experience with analysis of large climate model data sets</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Knowledge and experience working with numerical climate modeling software</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Demonstrated publication record of scholarly research</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre-wrap"> </span>Evidence of ability to work collaboratively as well as independently </div><div><br></div><div>SALARY & BENEFITS:</div><div>Competitive, commensurate with background and experience. An attractive fringe benefits package is also available. Moving expenses to Ithaca will be reimbursed according to department relocation guidelines for the postdoc and his or her family. Allowances of $1000 for moving and storing personal belongings are available, and a minimum of $3500 for annual scientific travel support will be provided.</div><div><br></div><div>APPLICATION:</div><div>Applicants are to submit a letter of application, transcripts, CV and the names and contact information of three references as one PDF file by email to Dr. Toby Ault, Assistant Professor, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Bradfield Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853 at <a href="mailto:sc2727@cornell.edu" target="_blank">sc2727@cornell.edu</a>. The application review process will begin on May 30th and the position will remain open until filled.</div><span class="HOEnZb"><font color="#888888"><span><font color="#888888"><div><br></div><div><br></div>-- <br><div><div dir="ltr"><div style="font-family:arial;font-size:small">Toby R. Ault<br></div><div style="font-family:arial;font-size:small">Assistant Professor</div><div style="font-family:arial;font-size:small">Dept. of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences</div><div style="font-family:arial;font-size:small">1113 Bradfield</div><div style="font-family:arial;font-size:small">Cornell University</div><div style="font-family:arial;font-size:small">Ithaca, NY</div><div style="font-family:arial;font-size:small">14853</div></div></div>
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