[ES_JOBS_NET] Multiple Postdoc and PhD positions at Rice U on AI and atmospheric dynamics

[Pedram Hassanzadeh]

The Rice University Environmental Fluid Dynamics Group (http://pedram.rice.edu/ <http://pedram.rice.edu/>) has multiple postdoc and PhD positions in the following two areas (and at their intersection):

1) Applications of machine learning (ML) to improve the modeling and prediction of atmospheric processes, climate variability, and weather extremes,

2) Understanding the dynamics and future changes of the extratropical, large-scale atmospheric circulation variability, with a particular focus on blocking events and annular modes.     



Regarding (1), one topic of particular interest is developing new subgrid-scale parameterizations for atmospheric gravity waves by leveraging high-resolution simulations, observational data, and novel ML techniques. This project is part of two multi-disciplinary collaborative initiatives involving several US and international teams: DataWave (https://datawaveproject.github.io/ <https://datawaveproject.github.io/>) and CSSI-GW (https://cssi-gws.github.io/index.html <https://cssi-gws.github.io/index.html>).

Regarding (2), the main interest is in using hierarchical modeling and novel approaches to analyzing eddy-mean flow interactions and deriving scaling laws to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamical mechanisms of blocking events and annular modes, and their future changes under climate change. This work is supported by a recent NSF CAREER award https://news.rice.edu/2021/04/21/pedram-hassanzadeh-wins-nsf-career-award-2/ <https://news.rice.edu/2021/04/21/pedram-hassanzadeh-wins-nsf-career-award-2/>.    



Postdoc applicants: For more information about the two research areas and the application process, please see “Postdoc Positions” at http://pedram.rice.edu/available-positions/ <http://pedram.rice.edu/available-positions/>. The start date is flexible (but should be before September 1, 2022). Applications that are received by Dec. 1, 2021 will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.

PhD applicants: For more information about the application process, please see “PhD Positions” at http://pedram.rice.edu/available-positions/ <http://pedram.rice.edu/available-positions/>.



We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.


Best regards,

Pedram Hassanzadeh
 
Assistant Professor
The Environmental Fluid Dynamics Group (http://pedram.rice.edu/)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Earth, Environmental & Planetary Sciences
Rice University
 
Office: MEB 222
Phone: (713) 348-5259








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