[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Researcher - Aerosols and Hydroclimate Risk (UT Austin)

[Geeta Persad]

*Deadline Sept. 15: Postdoctoral Research Position on Aerosols and
Hydroclimate Risk at The University of Texas at Austin*


The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is seeking an enthusiastic
and self-motivated early career scientist for a one-year, full-time
Postdoctoral Researcher position studying the role of anthropogenic
aerosols in near-term climate risk. The postdoctoral researcher will work
closely with Dr. Geeta Persad at UT Austin in Austin, TX.

The Postdoctoral Researcher will contribute to a set of cutting-edge
projects focused on understanding and projecting hydroclimate extremes,
particularly multivariate and compound events, in the context of rapidly
evolving anthropogenic aerosol emissions. Using earth system multi-model
large ensemble datasets under the Regional Aerosol Model Intercomparison
Project (RAMIP), the Researcher will help quantify the role of
aerosols—relative to greenhouse gases—in shaping historical and future
hydroclimate extremes. The work will involve developing new theoretical
frameworks and methodologies for attributing aerosol-driven hydroclimate
hazards, analyzing the confounding effects of structural uncertainty and
internal variability, and informing more robust, aerosol-aware climate
projections for decision-making and climate resilience. This position
offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact, interdisciplinary
climate science at the intersection of modeling, attribution, and
policy-relevant research.

The position is available to begin as soon as possible, preferably no later
than December 2025, and is expected to be 1 year in duration. The position
carries an annual salary of $70,000 (plus benefits) and funding for
publications and travel to a professional conference. 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 Office of Postdoctoral Affairs <https://postdocs.utexas.edu/>.
This position is funded by federal grants from NOAA and NSF and is subject
to availability of funding.

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Dr. Geeta Persad (
geeta.persad at jsg.utexas.edu*)* directly with any questions.

The deadline to submit applications for full consideration is *September
15,* 2025. Applicants should submit:


   1. A 1-2 page letter of interest detailing how the candidate satisfies
   required and preferred qualifications, their ability to fulfill the
   position responsibilities, and specific research areas of interest within
   the project topics;
   2. Their current CV; and
   3. Names and email address for 3 professional references.

Applications should be submitted via the University of Texas at Austin Jobs
Portal:
https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UTstaff/details/Postdoctoral-Researcher---Aerosols-and-hydroclimate-risk_R_00041495



*Responsibilities*


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   Conduct scientific analysis to establish and explain the response of
   multivariate hydroclimate extremes to near-term evolution of global aerosol
   emissions using large ensemble data from RAMIP and other data sources.
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   Lead writing of peer-reviewed publications and present findings at
   scientific conferences.
   -

   Contribute scientific expertise across project activities led by other
   project team members.
   -

   Contribute to mentorship of graduate student researchers.

*Required Qualifications*

PhD in atmospheric science, climate science, or a related field. *PhD must
have been obtained within 3 years from date of hire.*

*Preferred Qualifications*


   - Prior experience working with earth system multi-model large ensemble
   data.
   - Knowledge of Regional Aerosol Model Intercomparison Project datasets
   and protocols.
   - A strong track record of published and/or submitted manuscripts on
   hydroclimate topics.
   - Strong written and oral presentation skills.
   - Expertise in climate system physics and earth system modeling.

*Salary Range*

$70,000
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