[ES_JOBS_NET] New Postdoctoral position in Climate and Climate-Chemistry Atmospheric Modeling and Analysis at the University of Illinois

[Jun Zhang]

Announcing a new postdoctoral position for exciting studies using the CESM / WACCM climate-chemistry models to study the potential environmental impacts of new designs and projections for aircraft fleets and for assessment studies examining the potential impacts of projected mid-century rocket launches on climate and atmospheric chemistry.
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW APPOINTMENTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Postdoctoral position in Climate and Climate-Chemistry Atmospheric Modeling and Analysis
A new Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available working with Professor Donald Wuebbles in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This position is focused on modeling and analyses of global atmospheric composition and climate is available. This is a one-year appointment with high probability for renewal, depending on performance and pending external research grant funding (more than one year of support is already available). The position entails state-of-the-art research with the CESM and WACCM models for studies of the impacts of human activities on atmospheric composition and climate, specifically to investigate the impacts of projected emissions from aviation, rockets, and new chemicals on global atmospheric composition and corresponding effects on climate forcing. A special focus will be on analyses of future use of rockets. This research is impactful in guiding national and international policy on environmental impacts. The person accepted should have experience in atmospheric modeling, and it will be useful to have strong knowledge of both atmospheric physics and chemistry. Experience with CESM or WACCM is desirable. The research will involve setting up the model on high performance computing environments, conducting simulation experiments, analyzing the resulting impacts on atmospheric composition and climate, and writing research papers and presenting the results at major science meetings. Experience with acquisition and analysis of reanalysis, climate, and composition observations and model datasets is also important.
The appointee will be interacting with experts in modeling of atmospheric chemistry and physics, and climate analyses, but he or she should also be able to conduct research responsibilities independently. Nonetheless, the appointees can be expected to receive regular guidance and mentoring.  The salary is negotiable but is expected to be about $60,000 plus benefits from the University. Along with the recommended qualifications mentioned above, it is essential that the candidate have received a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences or in a closely related field.  Other highly desirable qualifications include excellent written and oral communication. This position is available immediately, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Applicants should send a CV including contact information, desired start date, and two letters of recommendation to Professor Donald Wuebbles wuebbles at illinois.edu<mailto:wuebbles at illinois.edu>.
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Jun Zhang, Ph.D.
Advance Study Program postdoc fellow
National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)
Boulder, CO 80301, USA




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