[ES_JOBS_NET] Two postdoctoral positions at the University of Hawaii at Manoa

[Giuseppe Torri]

Dear colleagues,

The Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Hawai‘i at
Mānoa invites applications for two (2) 2-year Postdoctoral Researcher
positions as part of a DOE-funded initiative called “Perturbed Physics
Ensemble Regression Optimization Center for ESM Evaluation and Development”
(PROCEED). These positions are funded through the U.S. Department of
Energy’s Earth and Environmental Systems Modeling program and are part of a
multi-institution collaboration with the University of Wyoming.

*About PROCEED*
PROCEED aims to reduce uncertainty in climate projections by developing a
deeper, process-level understanding of how aerosols, cloud microphysics,
and atmospheric moisture processing shape the response of extratropical
clouds to warming. A core theme of the project is to “connect the dots”
from microscale cloud and precipitation physics all the way up to the
behavior of Earth System Models (ESMs), including DOE’s E3SM.

Through a combination of hierarchical modeling, perturbed-physics
ensembles, LES simulations, and machine-learning frameworks that fuse
observations with models, PROCEED seeks to identify which physical
processes in clouds and precipitation exert the strongest control on
climate-scale variability and long-term projections. The postdocs at UH
will contribute to these goals by advancing both high-resolution LES
approaches and global ESM uncertainty quantification, working closely with
collaborators at UW and DOE labs.

*Position 1 -- Postdoctoral Researcher (LES, Aircraft Sampling &
Observational Biases)*
This position focuses on running large-eddy simulations (LES) on UH’s HPC
cluster Koa, developing virtual flight-track sampling strategies, assessing
observational biases, and linking high-resolution model output to in situ
aircraft measurements. The researcher will help build frameworks that
improve how we interpret observations and how we design future field
campaigns. Experience with LES models (SAM, WRF), aircraft or in situ
datasets, and strong programming skills are highly desirable.

*Position 2 -- Postdoctoral Researcher (Earth System Models & Perturbed
Physics Ensembles)*
This researcher will run Earth System Models on Koa, conduct ensembles of
future-climate experiments, and evaluate how parametric uncertainty in ESM
physics affects simulations of extreme events. The position will contribute
to PROCEED’s broader goal of tracing how changes in microphysical and
dynamical parameterizations cascade into climate-scale projections.
Experience with GCM/ESM frameworks (E3SM experience is a plus) and
high-performance computing is preferred.

*Application Process*
Applicants must apply through the RCUH system:
https://www.rcuh.com/opportunities/job-openings. (Positions will appear
under “ATMO Postdoctoral Researcher”)

Required materials:

   - Cover letter
   - CV
   - List of references
   - Degree/transcript (unofficial acceptable initially)

The application process will remain open until 01/02/2026 or until the
positions are filled. For inquiries, applicants may contact Dr. Jennifer
Griswold at griswold at hawaii.edu or me directly.

Warm regards,
Giuseppe


[image: U H Manoa seal]

*Giuseppe Torri*
Associate Professor, Department of Atmospheric Sciences
(808) 956-2564 | gtorri at hawaii.edu
gtorri.com <http://www.giuseppetorri.com>
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