[Oppslist] Post-Doctoral Research Scientist

[Campbell, Nancy S.]

Post-doctoral research scientist
 in hurricane modeling and data assimilation

The School of Meteorology of University of Oklahoma has an opening for a post-doctoral research scientist in the area of hurricane modeling and data assimilation. Working with one of the leading teams in data assimilation and hurricane modeling, successful candidates will conduct research to advance the science in hurricane dynamics/thermodynamics, predictability, modeling and data assimilation.
The candidate will conduct research to investigate the mechanism of hurricane intensification, in particular the impact of outflow on hurricane intensification, through ensemble-based data assimilation and ensemble simulations, study the impact of data from field experiments on the estimation and prediction of hurricane outflow and intensification, and advance ensemble-based data assimilation and simulation systems for hurricanes.

Desired Qualification:
*             Education and Experience:
               Ph.D. in atmospheric science, Meteorology, Engineering, Computer Sciences, Physics, mathematics or related disciplines
               Experience in numerical modeling

*             Skills and Proficiencies:
               Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
               Excellent written and oral communication skills
               Fortran 90/95 programming experience in UNIX/LINUX environment
               Familiarity with scripting and plotting languages

Salary will be competitive based on experience and qualification. University of Oklahoma offers competitive benefits. Position is open now until filled.
To apply for the position, please submit electronic applications, including a letter of research interest and experience, CV, and three names of references including their contact information to Prof. Xuguang Wang, at, xuguang.wang at ou.edu.








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Nancy Campbell
Financial Administrator
School of Meteorology
120 David Boren Blvd, Room 5900
Norman, OK 73072

405-325-2979

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