[Oppslist] Associate Research Scientist

[Helen Olivette]

*Associate Research Scientist – Sub-Seasonal to Seasonal Climate 
Prediction *

*Description:*The International Research Institute for Climate and 
Society (IRI) is seeking an outstanding individual to develop 
sub-seasonal to seasonal (S2S) climate forecasts using hybrid 
statistical-dynamical methods, and to build the capacity to implement 
them in developing country settings.Tasks will include climate research 
to develop and test improved S2S forecasts, including downscaling and 
tailoring of the forecasts to meet agricultural user needs in Africa, 
and analysis of historical data and model output.The work will support 
capacity-building through regional institutions in Africa, and will 
include conducting training workshops and considerable travel. The 
successful applicant will use the databases of the North American 
Multi-model Ensemble (NMME) and the WWRP/WCRP Sub-Seasonal to Seasonal 
Prediction (S2S) projects, statistical tools including the Climate 
Predictability Tool (CPT), and recently developed high spatial 
resolution merged satellite-gauge observed precipitation datasets 
(ENACTS, CHIRPS).This position is part of a broader collaboration with 
the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food 
Security (CCAFS), with the goal of developing S2S climate forecasts for 
agriculture.

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*Qualifications: *Applicants must have a PhD degree in climate or a 
related discipline.The successful candidate will have excellent 
statistical skills and a strong track record in climate analysis, 
monitoring or prediction. Experience with seasonal climate prediction 
and multivariate statistical methods are essential.Familiarity with 
Matlab, R, or another scientific programming language is required, and 
experience in the use of climate information tools such as the IRI Data 
Library and the Climate Predictability Tool is desirable. Some 
experience in applying climate science to agricultural development or 
food security challenges would be an advantage. Outstanding written and 
verbal communication skills in English, including peer-reviewed 
scientific publications are essential, and French competency is desired.

*Appointment:*The successful candidate will form part of IRI’s 
multidisciplinary team of scientists engaged in its mission to enhance 
society’s capability to understand, anticipate and manage the impacts of 
climate in order to improve human welfare and the environment, 
especially in developing countries. The IRI is a catalyst for the 
creation and provision of science-based outcomes that address climate 
risk. Our approach is based on collaborative partnerships with local, 
national, regional, international, public and private institutions 
facilitating the open exchange of ideas, information, and technology 
between many disciplines and regions.

As all standard research staff positions at Columbia University, the 
successful candidate will be appointment on a year-to-year basis, with 
the opportunity of renewal contingent on performance and availability of 
funding.

Columbia University benefits accompany this Officer of Research appointment.

*Application: *Please visit our online application site at

https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=61502 for 
further information about this position and to submit your application, 
cv and statement of interest (up to 2 pages) and contact information for 
three references.Search will stay open for 30 days after the ad appears 
and will continue until the job is filled. Candidate review will begin 
after the ad has appeared for 30 days.The successful candidate will 
begin work as soon as possible after the search is closed.

The position is located in Rockland County, NY at the Lamont Campus of 
The Earth Institute at Columbia University.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 
– Race/Gender/Disability/Veteran.

Prospective candidate must apply online.

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Helen Olivette
Human Resources Coordinator

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University
61 Route 9W, Palisades, NY  10964
Phone: 845-365-8357  /  Fax: 845-365-8142

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