[ES_JOBS_NET] UCLA postdoc in land-atmosphere interactions and heat

[Karen McKinnon]

Interested in heat extremes, land-atmosphere interactions, and/or a reason
to live in perfect weather ☀️ next to the ocean 🏖️ ? Apply to join my lab
as a postdoc!

The position is focused on developing theory and numerical simulations that
link land-atmosphere interactions to continental heat extremes. You'll join
an interdisciplinary group that spans climate and statistics at UCLA, with
support for conference attendance and professional development.

Please see below for more information and how to apply. Applications will
be reviewed beginning on Sept 2 and are due by Sept 12.


Position description

The McKinnon group <https://karenamckinnon.github.io/> at the University of
California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is hiring a postdoctoral scholar focused on
the role of land-atmosphere interactions in modifying summertime
temperature distributions. The selected candidate will develop and analyze
a hierarchy of numerical modeling simulations to advance process-level
understanding towards the goal of formalizing and quantifying the
contribution of the land surface – and its changes – to heat.

The postdoc will be advised and mentored by Professor McKinnon, and be part
of an active, interdisciplinary research group that spans the Department of
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, the Department of Statistics and Data
Science, and the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability. The
position is in-person. There is support for conference travel
(approximately two meetings per year, adjusted as needed) and other
professional development.

Qualifications

The required qualifications are:

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   A PhD in atmospheric science, climate science, Earth science, or related
   fields
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   High competency or fluency in python
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   Excellent oral and written communication skills


The ideal qualifications also include:

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   Prior knowledge about land-atmosphere interactions, atmospheric
   dynamics, climate modeling, and/or statistical analysis of climate data.
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   Experience working with large climate datasets using tools like xarray


Salary, benefits, appointment length, and start date

The minimum starting salary (for a candidate coming directly from a PhD) is
$66,737 and includes standard cost of living increases to salary each year.
Salary is commensurate with experience level. The position includes full
benefits, including medical, dental, and vision. UCLA postdocs are
unionized.

The length of the appointment is expected to be three years; the
appointment may be extended further if mutually desirable and conditional
on funding availability. As per UCLA policy, the initial appointment will
be for two years; reappointment for an additional year is expected assuming
satisfactory performance. The start date is flexible, although ideally
between September-November 2025.

Application instructions

Applications are due Sept 12, and will be considered on a rolling basis
beginning Sept 2. To apply, please send the following documents in pdf form
to kmckinnon+postdoc at g.ucla.edu using the subject line “Postdoc
application”:


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   A cover letter that describes
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      how you fulfill the required and (if relevant) ideal requirements for
      the position
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      why you are interested in the position
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      your medium- and long-term career goals
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   Please include contact information for three references (name,
   institution, email) at the end of the letter. Only references for
   shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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   Curriculum vitae


Relevant university policies

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all
applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as
may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government
directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other
protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if
they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within
the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are
currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an
investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a
previous employer.

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   “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing
   conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not
   limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment,
   sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty,
   or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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   UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
   <https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH>
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   UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
   <https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination>
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   APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
   <https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf>

Contact

Questions about the position may be directed to Karen McKinnon (
kmckinnon+postdoc at g.ucla.edu) using the email subject line “Heat extremes
postdoc application questions.” Contact any McKinnon group member
<https://karenamckinnon.github.io/group.html> to learn more about being
part of the group.


-- 
Karen McKinnon
Associate Professor of Statistics and the Environment
University of California, Los Angeles
Mathematical Sciences Building 8967
https://karenamckinnon.github.io/
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