[ES_JOBS_NET] Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Meteorology & Climate Science, San Jose State University Research Foundation

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://www.sjsu.edu/researchfoundation/docs/Post-Doctoral-Research-Associate-req-MCS-RAPD-09-25-20.pdf


Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Meteorology & Climate Science
San Jose State University Research Foundation
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San Jose, CA 95192
Job details
Salary
$55,000 - $60,000 a year
Job Type
Full-time
Full Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Meteorology and Climate Science

IMMEDIATE
SUPERVISOR: Project Director

POSTING DATE: September 25, 2020

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

SALARY: $55,000 - $60,000 annually

BENEFITS: Exceptional benefits for employees and eligible dependents: Company subsidized CalPERS medical selections, 3 PPO's and 7 HMO's; company paid dental and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents; Life, AD&D, and LTD coverage; paid federal and state holidays; a 403 (b) retirement option with a 7% employer retirement contribution following 1 year of benefited employment, with immediate vesting; vacation accruals and a stand‐alone sick leave hours accumulation; and a subsidized post‐retirement medical insurance plan for eligible employees.

EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt, Full-Time

GENERAL NATURE OF POSITION:

The Cloud and Aerosol Group in Department of Meteorology and Climate Science at San Jose State University is seeking applicants for a post-doctoral position in high-latitude ice and mixed-phase cloud observations and simulations with a focus on analysis of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) field campaign observations and DOE Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM) simulations. The work will be part of a project funded by the DOE Atmospheric System Research (ASR) program. The project will involve collaboration with scientists from DOE laboratories such as Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL).

The goal of the project is to advance the understanding of ice and mixed-phase cloud characteristics and aerosol indirect effects in the high latitudes (e.g., Arctic, Antarctica and Southern Ocean) as well as evaluating and improving simulations of the E3SM model. The postdoctoral researcher will examine macrophysical and microphysical properties of ice and mixed-phase clouds based on in-situ and ground-based observations from multiple ARM field campaigns, evaluate and constrain DOE E3SM model simulations based on observations, examine the impacts of ice nucleating particles (INPs) and aerosol indirect effects on ice and mixed-phase clouds, and investigate the impacts of secondary ice production (SIP). The position is available for up to two years based on funding.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  *   Conduct analysis of observational data that consist of a range of ground-based remote sensing observations and airborne in-situ observations.
  *   Conduct evaluation on E3SM model simulations of ice and mixed-phase clouds and aerosol indirect effects on clouds.
  *   Develop a synthesized in-situ observation dataset for high-latitude clouds based on multiple DOE ARM flight campaigns.
  *   Document research by publishing papers in peer-reviewed journals and present technical findings at scientific conferences.
  *   Collaborate with others in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals.
  *   Perform other duties as assigned.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

1. Reports to the Project Director.

2. Collaborate and maintain effective working relationships with other researchers in the field.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Help guide graduate student research on the topic.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  *   Education and Experience

  *   Recent PhD in atmospheric science, meteorology, climate science, or a closely related field.
  *   Experience in analysis of observational data and model simulation output.
  *   Experience in analysis of ice and mixed-phase clouds and aerosol indirect effects.
  *   Experience in running and evaluating a climate model is preferred, but is not required.

  *   Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

  *   Background in climate model simulation and evaluation is preferred, but is not required.
  *   Ability to develop independent research projects as demonstrated through publication of peer-reviewed literature.
  *   Strong skills in scientific programming in one or more languages (e.g., Matlab, Python, IDL, R, NCL, etc.)
  *   Proficient verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
  *   Ability to present and explain technical information.

  *   Physical Requirements

  *   Must be able to operate general office equipment.
  *   Some physical labor might be required, must be able to lift a minimum 20lbs.

NOTE: This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

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BENEFITS:

The comprehensive benefit package includes:

  *   Ten Health Insurance Plans to choose from, under the umbrella of CalPERS
  *   Dental and vision coverages for employee and their eligible dependents at no cost to employee
  *   Paid Federal & State Holidays (13)
  *   Retirement Plan: features both a 403(b) Employee Deferred plan and a 403(b) employer-only contribution plan.
  *   Separate vacation accruals and sick leave hours accumulations.
  *   Paid Training and Conferences
  *   Pay for Performance annual process featuring increases, as appropriate

Please visit Benefits & Compensation page to get more details.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To apply for this position, applicants must submit an employment applicationfor employment, as well as a resume and a cover letter. The formal employment application is located on the Research Foundation website on the Forms page.

Due to the COVID-19 health crisis, all candidates must submit their application materials via E-mail. Please use job code MCS RAPD in the subject line.

Reasonable Accommodation

The San José State Research Foundation is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical or mental disabilities in the employment, recruitment, examination, hiring and interviewing processes. If you are a job seeker with a physical or mental disability and require a reasonable accommodation to search, apply, or interview for a job opening or otherwise need a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, please contact us. In the email message, please indicate your full name, phone number and the type of assistance required. You must not reveal the underlying medical reason for your needed reasonable accommodation or otherwise disclose confidential medical information. You may also call (408) 924-1400 from 8:00am to 5:00pm (PST), Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, to get assistance.

Research Foundation employment is separate and distinct from San Jose State University or State of California employment. Research Foundation employees are not employees of either SJSU or of the state of California.

The San Jose State University Research Foundation (SJSURF) is a non-profit auxiliary of San Jose State University. SJSURF is totally self-supported. The majority of the organization’s funding comes from the federal government, and other public and private entities. With annual revenues totaling over $65 million, programs managed through SJSURF cover a rich diversity of applied research, public services, and educational related activities.

SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the SJSURF. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current SJSURF employees who apply for the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  *   401(k) matching
  *   Dental insurance
  *   Disability insurance
  *   Employee assistance program
  *   Employee discount
  *   Health insurance
  *   Life insurance
  *   Paid time off
  *   Retirement plan
  *   Vision insurance

Schedule:

  *   Monday to Friday

Work Location:

  *   One location

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  *   Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
  *   People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
  *   Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
  *   Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Company's website:

  *   https://www.sjsu.edu/researchfoundation/open/index.html

Benefit Conditions:

  *   Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

  *   Yes, temporarily due to COVID-19

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