[ES_JOBS_NET] Climate, Earth, and Atmospheric Science Postdoctoral Appointee

[Erika Roesler]

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Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of
seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’. Sandia reserves the
right to extend the posting date at any time.
What Your Job Will Be Like

Do you want to perform innovative research in climate, earth, and
atmospheric science? Are you passionate about research that impacts a wide
range of problems of national importance?

We are seeking dedicated Postdoctoral Appointees with interests in
developing and applying atmospheric and earth science measurement and
modeling techniques to scientific and engineering applications relevant to
Sandia’s diverse mission space. Sandia is currently exploring a variety of
applications and potential projects including but not limited to the
following:

   - Simulating the climate response to proposed climate intervention
   strategies and applying machine learning (or other data analytics
   techniques) and uncertainty quantification towards risk evaluation
   - Atmospheric and laboratory based measurements of ambient conditions
   including meteorological variables and aerosol/gas phase concentrations.
   Source-term characterization/development for use in validation modeling
   scenarios

On any given day, you may be called on to:

   - Address complex problems in support of broad-ranging mission areas,
   - Collaborate with highly motivated researchers on challenging research
   questions using state-of-the-art computational resources, and
   - Present your work within leading publication and conference venues

Qualifications We Require

   - PhD or pursuit of PhD in an Atmospheric Science, Earth Sciences,
   Civil/Environmental Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics,
   Computational Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a
   related field (needs to be conferred by time of hire);
   - Proven research experience, as evidenced by strong record of research
   publications and presentations;
   - You have experience in instrumentation, measurements and analysis
   and/or modeling of at least one of the following:
      - Experience analyzing, developing, or using components of climate
      models and climate datasets.
      - Experience with polar regions research
      - Experience with the water cycle research
      - Experience with cross-disciplinary research methods, big thinking
      solutions, and broad problem solving skills.
      - Experience with downscaling climate models.
      - Experience with regional earth system or atmospheric models.
      - Experience with Integrative Assessment Models.
      - Experience with energy, water, and resource nexus to atmospheric
      science applications
      - Experience using atmospheric models
      - Experience with aerosol measurements and/or modeling Experience in
      various measurement platforms
      - Experience with trajectory models (e.g. HYSPLIT, RIP, CLaMS)
      - Experience with stratospheric chemistry
      - Familiarity with high performance computing environments
      - Experience with computer languages used for atmospheric modeling
      and analysis (C, C++, Fortran, Python, Julia, R,, Matlab)

Qualifications We Desire

   - Demonstrated interest and/or experience in service to the nation;
   - Strong interpersonal as well as written and oral communication skills;
   - Background would also include one or more skills as outlined below:
      - Proven ability to advance the state-of-the-art in climate
      science-related subject areas and/or related fields of study
      - Ability to conduct self-directed research
      - Interest in collaborative, interdisciplinary research environments
      and working on problems comprising diverse application domains
      - Proven research community leadership through activities such as
      participation in student or professional organizations, outreach
      activities, etc.
      - Familiarity or experience with data analytics and machine learning
      methods such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, or another form of
      artificial intelligence
      - International recognition in the research area with an original
      high-impact publication as evidenced through or a high h-index
or citation
      analysis
   - Ability to travel for business and research purposes
   - Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

About Our Team

The staff in the Atmospheric Sciences Department (8913) at Sandia National
Labs have expertise in atmospheric measurements and modeling. Technical
activities cover the spectrum from theory to application, including
algorithm development, computer modeling, data inversion, instrumentation
and measurement systems development, field demonstration, field campaign
execution, and field site management. Particular expertise exists in the
measurement and modeling of atmospheric processes in the Arctic including
the use of unmanned aerial vehicles such as small fixed wing and rotary
aircraft and tethered balloons, as well as the use and cold hardening of
measurement systems such as radar and lidar. The department serves as a
Laboratories resource for atmospheric sensing expertise.
About Sandia

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and
engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams
of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some
of the main reasons we love our jobs:
• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace,
and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours
every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour
days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a
mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k,
learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at
creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia
at: http://www.sandia.gov
*These benefits vary by job classification.
Security Clearance

This position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE)
security clearance.

Sandia will conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that
includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records,
and employment/education verifications. Furthermore, employees in New
Mexico need to pass a U.S. Air Force background screen for access to
Kirtland Air Force Base. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification
of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators
of untrustworthiness can cause access to be denied or terminated, resulting
in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination
of employment.

If hired without a clearance and it subsequently becomes necessary to
obtain and maintain one for the position, or you bid on positions that
require a clearance, a pre-processing background review may be conducted
prior to a required federal background investigation. Applicants for a DOE
security clearance need to be U.S. citizens. If you hold more than one
citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain
a security clearance may be impacted.

Members of the workforce (MOWs) hired at Sandia who require uncleared
access for greater than 179 days during their employment, are required to
go through the Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) process.
Access includes physical and/or cyber (logical) access, as well as remote
access to any NNSA information technology (IT) systems. UPIV requirements
are not applicable to individuals who require a DOE personnel security
clearance for the performance of their SNL employment or to foreign
nationals. The UPIV process will include the completion of a USAccess
Enrollment, SF-85 (Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions) and OF-306
(Declaration of for Federal Employment). An unfavorable UPIV determination
will result in immediate retrieval of the SNL issued badge, removal of
cyber (logical) access and/or removal from SNL subcontract.  All MOWs may
appeal the unfavorable UPIV determination to DOE/NNSA immediately. If the
appeal is unsuccessful, the MOW may try to go through the UPIV process one
year after the decision date.
EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected
class under state or federal law.


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