[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Researcher - Climate Model Metrics

[Lee, Jiwoo]

Dear colleagues,

The Atmospheric, Earth & Energy Division at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is seeking a talented postdoctoral researcher to improve the analysis of precipitation in Earth System Models.

https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/LLNL/3743990000055663-climate-model-metrics-postdoctoral-researcher

Please share this opportunity with colleagues and potential applicants.

Thank you,
Jiwoo Lee

--
Jiwoo Lee, Ph. D.
Scientist
Program for Climate Model Diagnosis and Intercomparison (PCMDI),
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)



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Climate Model Metrics - Postdoctoral Researcher

  *   Livermore, CA, USA
  *   Full-time
  *   Job Code 1: PDS.1 Post-Dr Research Staff 1
  *   Organization: Physical and Life Sciences
  *   Category: Postdoctoral/Fellowship
  *   Security Clearance: None (however, assignments longer than 179 days require a federal background investigation)
  *   Pre-Placement Medical Exam: Not applicable
  *   Pre-Employment Drug Test: Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)
  *   Position Type: Post Doctoral
  *   Referral Bonus: Not applicable

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are looking for individuals that demonstrate an understanding of working in partnership with team peers, who engage, advocate, and contribute to building an inclusive culture, and provide expertise to solve challenging problems.

Job Description

We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct research related to the evaluation of the upstream drivers of precipitation.  The prospective candidate will work with a team of scientists to build a framework for decomposing and understanding model biases in precipitation, particularly among CMIP6 class models.  This position is in the Atmospheric, Earth & Energy Division of the Physical Life Sciences Directorate.

In this role you will

  *   Conduct creative and independent research to better understand the drivers of model biases in precipitation location, amount, phase, and timing.
  *   Process and analyze observational and model datasets relevant to precipitation and its upstream processes.
  *   Publish research results in technical reports and peer-reviewed journals and present technical results at scientific conferences.
  *   Pursue independent research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally to the Laboratory.
  *   Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  *   Ph.D. in atmospheric science, engineering, physics, or a closely related discipline.
  *   Experience in one or more of the following areas: precipitation processes, model evaluation, cloud microphysics, convective processes, atmospheric data analysis.
  *   Proficient in at least one scientific programming language for modeling and climate data analysis (e.g., Python, Fortran, C++).
  *   Experience with large model and observational datasets, modern programming environments, and visualization techniques.
  *   Effective ability to collaborate with a team of scientists of diverse backgrounds and ability to travel to coordinate research with collaborators.
  *   Proficient verbal and written communication skills, as evidenced by published results and presentations.

Qualifications we desire

  *   Experience with statistical analysis, data science, uncertainty quantification, ensembles, and/or machine learning.

Additional Information

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

  *   Included in 2020 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
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  *   Comprehensive Benefits Package<http://benefits.llnl.gov>
  *   Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
  *   Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment

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