[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral opportunity, El Nino/Southern Oscillation dynamics: UC Santa Barbara

[Samantha Stevenson]

https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02436

Position overview *Position title:* Postdoctoral Scholar
*Salary range:* The posted UC system-wide salary scales
<https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html>
set the minimum pay based on prior months of postdoc service (both domestic
and international) before the start of appointment. See Table 23
<https://ap.ucsb.edu/compensation.and.benefits/ucsb.salary.scales/23.pdf>
and 23N (Hourly)
<https://ap.ucsb.edu/compensation.and.benefits/ucsb.salary.scales/23N.pdf>
for experience level minimums. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for
this position at 100% time is $60,000 -$71,952. Salaries that are higher
than the published system-wide salary at the designated experience level
minimum, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
*Percent time:* 100%
*Anticipated start:* Fall 2023
*Position duration:* Initial appointment is for 2 years
Application Window

*Open date: *February 25, 2023

*Next review date:* Saturday, Apr 15, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

*Final date: *Monday, May 15, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those
received after the review date will only be considered if the position has
not yet been filled.
Position description

A postdoctoral researcher is sought to collaborate on the mechanisms for
the El Nino/Southern Oscillation (ENSO) response to climate change. This is
part of a larger collaborative project in the Stevenson group at UC Santa
Barbara, designed to reduce uncertainty in future projections of 21 st
century ENSO behavior. The postdoc will have primary responsibility for the
design and implementation of model experiments with the Energy Exascale
Earth System Model (E3SM) to isolate the effects of changes in mean climate
on ENSO, with particular attention to tropical instability wave (TIW)
dynamics. Part of the project will also involve the development of a new
suite of metrics to evaluate the accuracy of TIW representation in coupled
climate models. The postdoc will also have the opportunity to provide
co-mentorship of PhD and masters students involved with other aspects of
the project, as well as contributing to ongoing E3SM ensemble development
efforts at UCSB.

This is a full-time position. Competitive salary and benefits commensurate
with experience. The initial appointment is for 2 years with the potential
for an additional year based on satisfactory performance and funding
availability.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to
the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research,
teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.
Qualifications
*Basic qualifications* (required at time of application)

*Applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD program (or
equivalent) except the dissertation in atmosphere / ocean sciences or a
closely related discipline, at the time of application.*
*Additional qualifications* (required at time of start)

*PhD in atmosphere / ocean sciences or related discipline*
*Preferred qualifications*

*3-6 months research experience in climate dynamics, physical oceanography,
or tropical atmosphere/ocean processes*

*3-6 months experience working in supercomputing environments (Linux/Unix)*

*3-6 months previous experience running coupled climate simulations (CESM,
E3SM, or similar*
Application Requirements
*Document requirements*

   -

   Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
   -

   Cover Letter (Optional)

*Reference requirements*

   - 3-5 required (contact information only)

Please provide the name and email address for each reference. The
references of the top finalists may be contacted following the interview
process.
*Apply link:* https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02436

*Help contact:* rustiebeal at ucsb.edu
Campus Information

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 status, protected
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the
University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated
Interim Amendments
<https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy>. All
Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the
COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for
Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection,
and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or
treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals
must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended
COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the
applicable deadline. New University of California employees should
refer to Exhibit
2 <https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy#page=44>,
Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment
<https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy#page=13> for
applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of
being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such
vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal
Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment
<https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy#page=51>.
(Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal,
state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
Job location
Santa Barbara, CA

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*Samantha Stevenson*
Assistant Professor
Bren School of Environmental Sciences & Management
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-5131
Office: 805-893-5049
http://www.samanthalstevenson.com
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