<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><br>We have a new post-doc
opportunity within NCAR/RAL/HAP (<a href="https://ncar.github.io/hydrology/" target="_blank">https://ncar.github.io/hydrol<wbr>ogy/</a>) related to ensemble hydrologic modeling of extreme events and
streamflow forecasting in general (see link or below). <br><div><br></div><div><a href="https://ucar.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=218100&company_id=15947&version=1&source=ONLINE&jobOwner=992748&aid=1" target="_blank">https://ucar.silkroad.com/epos<wbr>tings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app<wbr>.jobinfo&jobid=218100&company_<wbr>id=15947&version=1&source=ONLI<wbr>NE&jobOwner=992748&aid=1</a><br><br></div><dl><dd id="m_-4533585493301990261gmail-m_3135474673828894660m_3935590967992658664gmail-m_-7293954271815720870gmail-m_-151931119745279746gmail-m_9147388745807472062gmail-jobDesciptionDiv" class="m_-4533585493301990261gmail-m_3135474673828894660m_3935590967992658664gmail-m_-7293954271815720870gmail-m_-151931119745279746gmail-m_9147388745807472062gmail-cssDspJobBody">
<p><b>Postdoc Researcher - Hydrological Modeling</b></p>
<p>This is a full-time, 2-year term position with possibility of an
extension. Initial consideration will be given to applications received
prior to March 2<sup>nd</sup> 2017. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis.</p>
<p>NCAR – Research Applications Laboratory (RAL) – Hydrometeorology Applications Program (HAP)</p>
<p>No relocation package is offered for this position.</p>
<p>UCAR/NCAR will sponsor a work visa to fill this position.</p>
<p><b>Where You Will Work</b></p>
<p>Located in Boulder, Colorado, the National Center for Atmospheric
Research (NCAR) is one of the world’s premier scientific institutions,
with an internationally recognized staff and research program dedicated
to advancing knowledge, providing community-based resources, and
building human capacity in the atmospheric and related sciences.</p>
<p><b>What You Will Do</b></p>
<p>NCAR is searching for a Postdoctoral Researcher whom will conduct
research on the application of hydrologic models spanning a range of
complexity within two contexts: (1) medium-range ensemble streamflow
prediction; and (2) characterization of uncertainties and sensitivities
in flood frequency estimation. The overarching goal of the position is
to investigate the sensitivity and performance of a range of
ensemble-based approaches for quantifying and predicting hydrologic
extremes. The research will involve hydrologic model implementation
(e.g., the Structure for Unifying Multiple Modeling Alternatives, SUMMA;
<a href="http://www.ral.ucar.edu/projects/summa/" target="_blank">http://www.ral.ucar.edu/projec<wbr>ts/summa/</a>, as well as other simpler
modeling frameworks) and diagnostic hydrologic model evaluation across a
large number of watersheds in the western US.</p>
<ul><li>Implement a large-ensemble approach across hydrologic model
structures, parameters, and initial conditions to more comprehensively
understand flood frequency uncertainties and sensitivities across
watersheds.</li><li>Implement and assess a range of medium-range hydrologic prediction
strategies employing ensemble meteorological inputs and forecasts and
watershed models of varying complexity.</li><li>Participate in research development with internal and external
collaborators across disciplines, including contribution to research
funding proposals.</li><li>Communicate research results through publication in peer-reviewed
journals, meeting proceedings, and presentations at scientific meetings.</li></ul>
<p><b> What You Need</b></p>
<ul><li>PhD degree in hydrologic sciences or closely related discipline.</li><li>Experience in physically-oriented hydrologic modeling on UNIX-based platforms.</li><li>Demonstrated record of research and publication.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of process-based hydrologic modeling.</li><li>Skill in developing and implementing statistical and simulation
techniques (e.g., meteorological forcing, hydrologic model parameter
estimation,parameter sensitivity analyses, etc).</li><li>Ability to conduct graphical and statistical analyses and post-processing of model output.</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain a nationally recognized publication record.</li><li>Ability to participate in and interact productively with hydrologic
analysis and prediction groups, statisticians and hydrometeorological
scientistsat NCAR and among the hydrometeorological forecasting
community. </li><li>Strong skills in written and oral communication of research results, including in an interdisciplinary context. </li><li>Technical/computational skills:
<ul><li>Strong competence with data, program and file management in UNIX</li><li>Strong competence in FORTRAN</li><li>Demonstrated skill in working with large and heterogeneous datasets</li><li>Demonstrated skill in managing large computationally intensive model simulations</li><li>Competence with scripting languages such as Python and UNIX shell</li><li>Competence with analysis and scripting in R, Matlab, or similar analysis language</li><li>Familiarity with GIS or GIS-equivalent (e.g., gdal)</li><li>Familiarity with code sharing environments such as Github</li><li>Familiarity with super-computing environments (e.g., computing clusters)</li></ul>
</li></ul>
<p>The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is an
equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer that strives
to develop and maintain a diverse workforce. UCAR is committed to
providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for
employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed,
color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability,
veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, or pregnancy.</p>
<p>Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at the
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). We are committed
to inclusivity and promoting an equitable environment that values and
respects the uniqueness of all members of our organization.</p>
</dd><dt id="m_-4533585493301990261gmail-m_3135474673828894660m_3935590967992658664gmail-m_-7293954271815720870gmail-m_-151931119745279746gmail-m_9147388745807472062gmail-dspJobTxtJobLocDiv" class="m_-4533585493301990261gmail-m_3135474673828894660m_3935590967992658664gmail-m_-7293954271815720870gmail-m_-151931119745279746gmail-m_9147388745807472062gmail-cssDspJobHead">
Job Location
</dt><dd id="m_-4533585493301990261gmail-m_3135474673828894660m_3935590967992658664gmail-m_-7293954271815720870gmail-m_-151931119745279746gmail-m_9147388745807472062gmail-jobPositionLocationDiv" class="m_-4533585493301990261gmail-m_3135474673828894660m_3935590967992658664gmail-m_-7293954271815720870gmail-m_-151931119745279746gmail-m_9147388745807472062gmail-cssDspJobBody">
Boulder, Colorado, United States
</dd><dt id="m_-4533585493301990261gmail-m_3135474673828894660m_3935590967992658664gmail-m_-7293954271815720870gmail-m_-151931119745279746gmail-m_9147388745807472062gmail-dspJobTxtPosTypeDiv" class="m_-4533585493301990261gmail-m_3135474673828894660m_3935590967992658664gmail-m_-7293954271815720870gmail-m_-151931119745279746gmail-m_9147388745807472062gmail-cssDspJobHead">
Position Type
</dt><dd id="m_-4533585493301990261gmail-m_3135474673828894660m_3935590967992658664gmail-m_-7293954271815720870gmail-m_-151931119745279746gmail-m_9147388745807472062gmail-translatedJobPostingTypeDiv" class="m_-4533585493301990261gmail-m_3135474673828894660m_3935590967992658664gmail-m_-7293954271815720870gmail-m_-151931119745279746gmail-m_9147388745807472062gmail-cssDspJobBody">
Full-Time/Regular
</dd></dl>
<div class="m_-4533585493301990261gmail-m_3135474673828894660m_3935590967992658664gmail-m_-7293954271815720870gmail-m_-151931119745279746gmail-m_9147388745807472062gmail-cssDspJobHead">Appointment Type</div>
<div class="m_-4533585493301990261gmail-m_3135474673828894660m_3935590967992658664gmail-m_-7293954271815720870gmail-m_-151931119745279746gmail-m_9147388745807472062gmail-cssDspJobBody">Term Full-Time (T1)</div><span class="HOEnZb"><font color="#888888"><br clear="all"><div><br>-- <br><div class="m_-4533585493301990261gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr">Andrew Newman, Ph.D.<div>National Center for Atmospheric Research</div><div>Research Applications Laboratory/Hydrometeorology Applications Program</div><div>P.O. Box 3000, Boulder, CO 80307-3000<br></div><div><a href="http://staff.ucar.edu/users/anewman" target="_blank">http://staff.ucar.edu/users/<wbr>anewman</a><br></div><div>ph: <a href="tel:(303)%20497-8456" value="+13034978456" target="_blank">303-497-8456</a>, email: <a href="mailto:anewman@ucar.edu" target="_blank">anewman@ucar.edu</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
</div></font></span></div></div></div>
</div><br><br clear="all"><div><br></div><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><pre cols="72" style="white-space:pre-wrap"></pre></div></div>
</div>