[ES_JOBS_NET] DOE-funded Postdoc in Climate Model Downscaling at The University of Texas at Austin

[Geeta Persad]

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*The Persad Aero-Climate Group <https://www.ggpersad.com/> at the
University of Texas at Austin is seeking a highly organized and
enthusiastic early career climate scientist for a full-time Postdoctoral
Researcher position
<https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UTstaff/details/DGS-Postdoctoral-Fellow--Aero-Climate-Group_R_00023558?q=dgs+postdoc>
starting
January 2023*. The Postdoctoral Researcher will lead development of climate
datasets under the new Southeast Texas Urban Integrated Field Lab
<https://news.utexas.edu/2022/09/15/texas-universities-partner-to-study-combined-impact-of-flooding-and-air-pollution-in-beaumont-port-arthur/>
 (SETx-IFL) funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and will have the
opportunity to interact with scientists and engineers at multiple Texas
universities and at DOE Oak Ridge National Laboratory, as well as with
stakeholder groups across Southeast Texas.



The position has an anticipated start date of early January 2023 and is
expected to be 2 years in duration. We are particularly interested in
applicants with a strong background in the downscaling and bias-correction
of global climate model data for local applications. Core goals
<https://ess.science.energy.gov/urban-ifls/> of the SETx-IFL project include
 equitable co-development
<https://insideclimatenews.org/news/17102022/in-texas-a-new-study-will-determine-where-extreme-weather-hazards-and-environmental-justice-collide/>
 of scientific outcomes with stakeholders and broadened participation of
underrepresented faculty and student groups in science and engineering to
undertake community engagement in culturally and ethically appropriate
ways. We seek applicants who have a demonstrated ability to contribute to
this mission.



The Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin is
committed to fostering a diverse community and to providing an equitable
and enriching educational and research experience. The Postdoctoral
Researcher will have access to mentorship, networking, and professional
development resources offered through the Jackson School for Geosciences
<https://www.jsg.utexas.edu/people/jsg-community/postdocs/> and the University
of Texas
<https://gradschool.utexas.edu/services-and-resources/postdoctoral/handbook>.
The Jackson School’s standard Postdoctoral Researcher annual salary rate is
$65,000.



Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the supervising
PI, Dr. Geeta Persad, directly at geeta.persad at jsg.utexas.edu.



Applications will be considered beginning November 21st and will be
accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates should
submit: 1) a Resume/CV, 2) contact information for 3 academic references,
and 3) a letter of interest detailing how the candidate satisfies required
and preferred qualifications and their ability to fulfill the position
responsibilities. Applications should be submitted via the University of
Texas at Austin Jobs Portal
<https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UTstaff/details/DGS-Postdoctoral-Fellow--Aero-Climate-Group_R_00023558?q=dgs+postdoc>
.


*Responsibilities:*

·       Develop statistically downscaled and bias-corrected climate
projection datasets for the Southeast Texas (Beaumont-Port Arthur) region
based on publicly available high-resolution climate model datasets and
observations.

·       Coordinate with hydrologic and air quality modelers to supply the
climate projection datasets as inputs to hydrologic and air quality models.

·       Present methodology and outcomes to collaborators in other
disciplines and to stakeholders.

·       Lead 1-2 peer-reviewed publications on downscaling and
bias-correction techniques and/or projected climate impacts on the
Southeast Texas region, with scope for the Postdoctoral Researcher to
define areas of research interest within those topics.

·       Train a graduate student in generation and application of the
climate projection datasets.

*Required Qualifications:*

·      PhD in atmospheric science, climate science, or a related field
received less than 5 years prior to date of hire.

·      Prior research experience with statistical downscaling and
bias-correction of climate projection data.

*Preferred Qualifications: *

·      Strong written and oral presentation skills.

·      Prior experience working on multi-disciplinary projects and engaging
with diverse stakeholders.

·      Prior experience mentoring graduate or undergraduate students.

·      Demonstrated interest in or ability to contribute to diversity,
equity, and inclusion in STEM

*Working Conditions*

   - May work around standard office conditions
   - Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
   - Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines
   - Occasional interstate or intrastate travel

*Required Materials*

   - Resume/CV
   - Contact information for 3 academic references
   - Letter of interest detailing how the candidate satisfies required and
   preferred qualifications and their ability to fulfill the position
   responsibilities
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