[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Position in Stratospheric Transport, Dynamics, and Aerosols at the University of Hawaii

[Hongwei Sun]

Dr. Hongwei Sun (https://hongwei8sun.github.io/) at the University of
Hawaii at Manoa invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar position to
conduct innovative research on *Stratospheric Transport, Dynamics, and
Aerosols*, with a focus on advancing fundamental atmospheric understanding
of Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI).



The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with
multiple research teams and contribute to projects in the following areas:


   - Contributing to the development of the plume-in-grid model
   <https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1029/2021MS002816>,
   including: (1) implementing aerosol microphysical schemes, particularly bin
   schemes, to simulate plume-scale aerosol microphysical processes in the
   stratosphere; and (2) optimizing turbulence parameterizations to more
   accurately represent line-shaped plume dispersion in the stratosphere.
   - Estimating stratospheric turbulence by using numerical models and
   observations.
   - Evaluating stratospheric transport (and its dynamic drivers) by
   comparing GCM outputs with reanalysis data, particularly from a Lagrangian
   perspective <https://www.nature.com/articles/s41612-024-00664-8>.
   - Using numerical models (GCM or CTM) to simulate stratospheric aerosols
   (from volcano eruptions or SAI) and estimate their climatic impacts.

The candidate will also have opportunities to propose new research ideas
that are related to the *Stratospheric Transport, Dynamics, and Aerosols.*



*Qualifications:*


   - Ph.D. in atmospheric science or related fields (e.g., math, physics,
   or computer science).
   - Experience in numerical models (GCMs, CTMs, WRF, etc.) is preferred.
   - Excellent communication and scientific writing skills.

*Applications:*

To apply, please email Dr. Hongwei Sun (hongwei8 at hawaii.edu) with the
following:


   - Curriculum vitae.
   - Cover letter (1 page) describing research interests, plans, and
   qualifications.
   - The names and contact information of three references.

Please use the subject line “Postdoc Application in Stratosphere”.
Applications will be reviewed starting on August 1, 2025, on a rolling
basis.



The initial position is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for
an additional 1-2 years, contingent on satisfactory progress and funding
availability. While the start date can be flexible, the position will be
available from September 1, 2025, and will remain open until filled. The
starting salary will be $75K annually with benefits.


For more information about the Department of Atmospheric Sciences and the
research carried out at the School of Ocean and Earth Science and
Technology, see our sites on the web: http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/atmo/ and
http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/.

--
Hongwei Sun
Incoming Assistant Professor (in 2025)
Department of Atmospheric Sciences
University of Hawai’i at Manoa, Honolulu
Web: https://hongwei8sun.github.io/
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