[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral position in spatial variability in micrometeorological processes above and within heterogeneous forest canopy at Washington State University (WSU)

[Liu, Heping]

Postdoctoral position in spatial variability in micrometeorological processes above and within heterogeneous forest canopy at Washington State University (WSU), Pullman, Washington, USA

We are seeking a motivated postdoctoral research associate to join a multi-institutional research team (WSU, NCAR, LLNL, University of Wyoming) in a DOE funded project. The project aims to better understand how turbulent flux exchanges within and above the horizontally heterogeneous forest canopy contribute to the development of shallow convection during the morning transition period from stable to convective conditions. We will use a combined approach of data analysis from multiple levels of eddy covariance measurements from three flux towers and boundary-layer observations as well as canopy-resolving large eddy simulations (i.e., WRF-LES and FastEddy(r)).

Primary job duties for the postdoc will include: 1) studying spatial variability in turbulence structures and fluxes from multi-level eddy covariance systems above and within heterogeneous forest canopy on three towers and virtual towers from LES by using a variety of data analysis tools (e.g., FFT, wavelet transform, ensemble empirical mode decomposition, quadrant analysis), 2) closely coordinating the data sharing and result discussion with the research team, and 3) leading publication of results in peer-reviewed journals. Additional opportunities include professional development such as teaching and mentoring students as well as career development such as grantsmanship. The postdoc will have an opportunity to visit NCAR in Boulder, CO to work with collaborators in the Research Applications Laboratory.

Required qualifications include a PhD degree in micrometeorology or atmospheric physics or related field, experience working with eddy covariance systems and data processing, demonstrated experience & proficiency in Matlab, Python, or Fortran, and big-data analytics, and demonstrated potential to excel in research. Experience with atmospheric modeling (e.g., WRF) is desired.


The position is expected to last two years, and it is available immediately and open until filled. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://urldefense.us/v3/__https:/hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf__;!!G2kpM7uM-TzIFchu!x5CPAfPA5gxhsFB2DwJp6BfMJ5iSOIpCxyxWEs_gutuhSHXGwPz4bLu9Ckz0ayxCVV3YYuxOIH0aAe-w_qQnSUA$__;!!JmPEgBY0HMszNaDT!t_Yx9kYxZtU7swKDzIhWzDogFM6EZ_xradeIBwXq_H35X0u3uqTeBQqeCp_3qPP-L6kDhDwB9owYGcV-jtxj$>. Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://urldefense.us/v3/__https:/hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/__;!!G2kpM7uM-TzIFchu!x5CPAfPA5gxhsFB2DwJp6BfMJ5iSOIpCxyxWEs_gutuhSHXGwPz4bLu9Ckz0ayxCVV3YYuxOIH0aAe-wNA0Od1M$__;!!JmPEgBY0HMszNaDT!t_Yx9kYxZtU7swKDzIhWzDogFM6EZ_xradeIBwXq_H35X0u3uqTeBQqeCp_3qPP-L6kDhDwB9owYGeVUL8yE$>.
Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested persons should send cover letter, CV, and contact information of three references to Dr. Heping Liu at heping.liu at wsu.edu<mailto:heping.liu at wsu.edu>.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.


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Heping Liu, Ph. D., Professor
Laboratory for Atmospheric Research
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Washington State University, Pullman, WA  99164-2910, USA
Phone: 509-335-1529; Office: PACCAR 450, 2001 Grimes Way
Website: https://ce.wsu.edu/faculty/liu/

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