[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Position in Regional Climate Analysis at UCLA

[Elease Lui Stemp]

The* UCLA Center for Climate Science* seeks a postdoctoral scholar to be
supervised by Prof. Alex Hall, contributing to analysis of regional climate
change in the Western U. S. The term would initially be for two years, but
is renewable for at least one additional year, contingent on funding and
satisfactory progress.



The UCLA Center for Climate Science is producing high resolution
projections of future climate for the entire Western U.S. using a dynamical
downscaling technique. The projections are associated with multiple GCMs of
the latest (CMIP6) generation and offer an unprecedented opportunity to
examine climate change in a region where the impacts are anticipated to be
profound.  We seek a postdoctoral scholar who is interested in taking
advantage of this opportunity, producing insights on changes in regional
climate, such as changes in precipitation characteristics, snowpack,
hydrology, and fire weather.



Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Atmospheric/Climate Sciences or a related
field, and experience using regional or global climate models. Coursework
or publications specific to climate research is preferred. The successful
applicant will demonstrate independence in research, exceptional
problem-solving skills, strong verbal and/or written communication, and the
ability/desire to work effectively in a team. Strong programming skills
(Python preferred) with emphasis on open-source, version control
best-practices, documentation, and collaborative projects, or an
inclination to learn these practices, are required.


*How to Apply:*

Applicants should submit (1) a statement of research interests and goals,
no longer than one page, (2) a complete CV, including contact information
for three references, and (3) a cover letter that discusses alignment with
the mission of the Center for Climate Science. Efforts and interest in
action around climate change, sustainability, and diversity and inclusion
in STEM are especially welcome. These materials should be addressed to Ms.
Elease Lui Stemp at elstemp at atmos.ucla.edu. Please identify the position in
the subject header and mention where you saw this posting in the body of
the email. Consideration of applications will begin in January 2021 and
continue until the position is filled. The applicant should ideally be
available to start by summer 2021. Initial work will be remote, with the
possible need to relocate to Los Angeles as soon as fall 2021.



*Benefits of working at the Center for Climate Science at UCLA:*

We are a diverse and collaborative team of scientists, dedicated and
mission-driven to improve regional resilience to climate change by
producing and sharing impact-relevant climate data and analyses. Your
efforts in support of this work will expedite our delivery of these
important benefits for California and beyond.



The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected
veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination
and affirmative action policy, please follow this link:
<http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct>
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.



For more about Prof. Hall’s research activities, visit
<http://www.atmos.ucla.edu/csrl>http://dept.atmos.ucla.edu/alexhall
<http://www.atmos.ucla.edu/csrl> and  <http://www.ioes.ucla.edu/climate>
www.ioes.ucla.edu/climate.
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