[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/75608

Position Location
Fort Collins, CO

Research Professional Position
Yes

Posting Number
202000200AP

Position Type
Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week
40

Proposed Annual Salary Range
$55,000-$60,000

Desired Start Date
06/01/2020

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
03/15/2020

Description of Work Unit
The Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University is a large academic and research department in the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering. We currently have nineteen faculty members, eighty graduate students, over seventy full-time researchers and postdoctoral fellows, and an outstanding and dedicated support staff.
Professor Chris Kummerow's research group, in the Department of Atmospheric Science, at Colorado State University (CSU) is pursuing research activities related to the development, maintenance and assessment of satellite intercalibration standards for passive microwave sensors, as well as advanced precipitation retrievals methods using a combination of radar, radiometer, and high resolution visible and infrared sensors.


Position Summary
The successful candidate will develop innovative optimal estimation or machine learning methods for both instrument calibration as well as rainfall retrievals.
This position is funded by both NOAA, NASA, and industry for the purpose of creating accurate and stable hydrologic products used for climate monitoring. To keep this activity going, the individual in this position will conduct research in these areas as well as apply new results from their own research to directly impact products. The intercalibration work is based on Optimal Estimation retrieval methods in non-raining atmospheres, while the precipitation retrievals have focused historically on Bayesian methodologies but may expand to Neural Networks, Machine Learning or similar techniques in the future. To keep supporting a variety of U.S. satellite missions and data assimilation activities, the individual in this position will lead/support collaborative projects with other algorithm and data assimilation groups, as well as other institutions.
This position will report to Professor Chris Kummerow.
This is a twelve month appointment with the possibility for extension contingent upon funding and job performance. A possibility exists for longer term funding.


Required Job Qualifications

  *   Ph.D. degree in atmospheric science, physics, meteorology, or closely related field;
  *   A thesis dealing with Optimal Estimation or similar inversion theory.
  *   Some expertise in radiative transfer


Preferred Job Qualifications

  *   Experience in microwave sensors and radiative transfer
  *   Some experience with Neural Networks or Machine Learning
  *   Experience with operational products


Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties
Job Duty Category
Fundamental Research

Duty/Responsibility

  *   Expand on dissertation research by further developing methods developed during Ph.D. towards specific objectives of the research group.
  *   Publish results in the refereed literature
  *   Participate in group discussions and provide insight to graduate students


Percentage Of Time
50

Essential Duties
Job Duty Category
Applied Research

Duty/Responsibility

  *   Standardize existing Optimal Estimation techniques for use in establishing and monitoring calibration accuracy and stability.
  *   Adapt Optimal Estimation techniques to explore capabilities of proposed sensors for the retrieval of vertical profiles of temperature and water vapor
  *   Improve current passive microwave rainfall retrievals by focusing on error covariance matrices used in the current Bayesian schemes or developing alternate retrieval methods
  *   Work as part of a team to deliver products to operational processing systems in a timely manner.


Percentage Of Time
50

Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
A complete application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a statement of research interests.
In your cover letter, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications. A cover letter that fails to address the required and preferred qualifications for this position, may not be further considered, after review by the search committee.
Please state how your research interests align with the project objectives on your statement of research interests.
References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.


Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search Contact
Professor Chris Kummerow - christian.kummerow at colostate.edu

EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Acting Title IX Coordinator is the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, 201 Administration Building, Fort Collins, CO. 80523-8004, (970) 491-5312.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Associate Vice President for Human Capital, Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836.


Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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