[ES_JOBS_NET] NSF-funded post-doc opportunity studying hurricanes and climate (Purdue University)

[christine.wiedinmyer.ucar at gmail.com]

NSF-funded post-doc opportunity studying hurricanes and climate (Purdue
University)

 

The position: The  <http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~dchavas/> Climate and Extreme
Weather Laboratory in the  <http://www.eaps.purdue.edu/> Department of
Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS) at Purdue University, led
by Prof. Dan Chavas, has one post-doctoral research scientist position
available (start date flexible). The research project will tackle climate
controls of hurricane landfall via the subtropical high using climate model
experiments and observations. This position is fully funded by a National
Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER grant. The candidate will also be given
freedom to spend time pursuing novel scientific interests of their own on
any topic.

 

Diversity: We explicitly and proudly seek to increase participation from
underrepresented minorities (URM) in our field. Individuals from any URM
group are especially encouraged to reach out to Dan (see "If you are
interested" below) to learn more. 

 

Research environment and career development: The candidate will work closely
in a dynamic, team-oriented environment in the research lab of Prof. Dan
Chavas at Purdue University and with external collaborators. S/he will also
have numerous opportunities for career and professional development,
including presenting at scientific conferences, publishing papers in major
scientific journals, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and
writing competitive scientific grants. 

 

About our group: Society is vulnerable to a range of extreme weather
phenomena, including hurricanes and tornadoes. We use observations, theory,
and computer models to understand the underlying physics of these phenomena.
Improved understanding will help us better predict their associated hazards
that impact our world.

 

About Purdue EAPS: Purdue EAPS is a broad department with a large and
vibrant young faculty conducting research across geology and geophysics,
atmospheric and climate science, and planetary science, including planetary
atmospheres. EAPS is a leader in the study of the dynamics of the Earth's
atmosphere across scales and is actively developing a new research and
teaching program in the area of climate and extreme weather. Moreover,
Purdue University boasts  <https://www.rcac.purdue.edu/> one of the best
collections of high-performance research computing systems in the country
maintained by a strong and active computing support staff to serve all your
computing needs. Purdue is also a world-class engineering school with strong
interdisciplinary interests in the impacts of weather and climate on a wide
range of economic sectors. Finally, Purdue is rapidly expanding a novel
University-wide Data Science cluster.

 

Qualifications: The candidate is required to have a Ph.D. in atmospheric
science or a closely related field or anticipate receiving their degree in
the next 12 months. The candidate should have:

(1) Experience conducting research in atmospheric science or closely related
field.

(2) Experience running and analyzing atmospheric numerical models.

(3) Proficient verbal and written communication skills as evidenced by
published results and presentations.

Candidates with experience in climate modeling (particularly CESM) or
large-scale dynamics and interests in linking large-scale dynamics to
extreme weather are particularly encouraged to apply, though this is not a
requirement.

 

If you are interested: Please email  <mailto:dchavas at purdue.edu> Dan Chavas
( <mailto:dchavas at purdue.edu> dchavas at purdue.edu) for more information
and/or to ask any questions. I'd love to hear about your background and
interests and let you know more about myself, our group, and our department.


 

Formal application: Applications should be sent to Dan and must include:

(1) a statement of research experience and interests;

(2) a current CV; and

(3) a list of names and contact information for three referees.

 

 

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