[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral position in tropical cyclones, climate change, and air-sea interactions

[Christina Patricola]

Dear Colleagues,

My group is looking for a postdoc to work on tropical cyclones, climate
change, and air-sea interactions (details below).

Please forward to anyone who may be interested.  Feel free to send
questions to cmp28 at iastate.edu.  Apologies for cross-posting.

Best regards,
Chris



*Position description:*The Department of Geological and Atmospheric
Sciences at Iowa State University seeks an Atmospheric/Climate Science
Postdoctoral Researcher under the supervision of Dr. Christina Patricola to
investigate the physical mechanisms that drive future changes in tropical
cyclone activity using high-resolution climate models.  This position is
part of a five-year project (Variability and Change in Tropical Cyclone
Characteristics: Coupled Atmosphere-Ocean Drivers and Coastal Impacts)
supported by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Regional and Global Model
Analysis (RGMA) program.  The position calls for an individual with
experience in climate research, climate modeling, high-performance
computing, and analyzing large datasets.  The successful candidate will
perform research to address one or more project objectives including: (1)
quantify how local-scale processes and atmosphere-ocean interactions shape
the strength of coupled feedbacks and their influence on tropical cyclone
intensity in a changing climate; (2) determine how large-scale physical
drivers and tropical cyclone precursors influence tropical cyclone
characteristics, including frequency, landfall, intensity, track, and
precipitation; (3) quantify how projected changes in tropical cyclones and
sea-level rise will impact coastal regions due to the compounding effects
of storm surge, heavy precipitation, and strong winds.  This is a one-year
appointment that may be renewed annually based on performance and funding
for up to three years.

*Responsibilities include:*

   - Design, perform, and analyze high-resolution climate model simulations
   (using Earth System Models and/or Regional Climate Models) to understand
   future changes in tropical cyclone activity.
   - Identify simulated tropical cyclones in high-frequency climate model
   data using tracking algorithms.
   - Develop an understanding of the physical mechanisms that drive changes
   in tropical cyclone activity.
   - Author peer-reviewed journal articles and communicate scientific
   results to collaborators and peers.


*Required Minimum Qualifications:*

   - Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Climate Science, Physical Oceanography,
   or a related field.
   - Demonstrated ability to design and run climate model simulations with
   Earth System Models and/or Regional Climate Models on high-performance
   computing systems.
   - Experience analyzing large climate model datasets and observations to
   understand climate variability/change.
   - Proficiency with one or more programming languages (e.g., Matlab,
   Python, Fortran).
   - Established publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
   - Excellent written and oral communications skills.
   - Ability to work independently and to collaborate with a team.


*To apply:*
https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IowaStateJobs/job/Ames-IA/Post-Doc-Research-Associate_R3491.
If interested, please apply *before November 26, 2020*.  The posting will
close at 12:00 AM CST on November 26, 2020.

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Christina M. Patricola
<https://ge-at.iastate.edu/directory/christina-patricola/>
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences
Iowa State University
3017 Agronomy Hall
716 Farm House Ln
Ames, IA 50011
cmp28 at iastate.edu
(515) 294-9874

Editor, Geophysical Research Letters
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