[ES_JOBS_NET] postdoc position focusing on cloud feedbacks, University of Virginia (Kathleen Schiro)

[Kathleen Schiro]

The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Virginia
invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate focusing on our
improved understanding of cloud processes in global climate models.



The successful candidate will explore relationships between modeled
tropical climatology, deep convection, and high clouds as part of a project
funded through the Department of Energy. The overarching goal of this work
will be to identify sources of inter-model spread in high clouds and their
response to perturbations among global climate models participating in the
Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP).



The postdoctoral research associate will be advised by Dr. Kathleen Schiro
(University of Virginia) and co-advised by Dr. Mark Zelinka (Lawrence
Livermore National Laboratory) and will have opportunities to travel to
LLNL to maintain active collaborations with PCMDI scientists.



Responsibilities include (a) analyzing publicly-available CMIP output from
multiple coordinated experiments, (b) analyzing and augmenting a perturbed
physics ensemble (PPE) in the DOE’s Energy Exascale Earth System Model
(E3SM), (c) analyzing observational data to create constraints on cloud
processes through relevant atmospheric processes, (d) presenting work at
conferences and engaging broadly in the climate dynamics community (e.g.,
through participation in workshops), and (e) publishing results in the
peer-reviewed literature.



QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A PhD in Atmospheric Science, Environmental
Sciences, or a related field is required by the start date. Experience
analyzing global climate model output to study atmospheric processes is
required.



APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at
https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Research-Associate-in-Environmental-Sciences_R0080251
  and search for R0080251.  Attach a curriculum vitae, a brief cover letter
describing relevant experience, and contact information for three
references.  Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the CV
box.



APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2026,
but the position will remain open until filled. The University will perform
background checks on all new hires prior to employment.



This is a one-year appointment, with an expected start date in Summer or
Fall 2026. However, the appointment may be renewed for one additional
one-year increment, contingent upon satisfactory performance.



For any questions on this position please contact Kathleen Schiro,
Assistant Professor, at kschiro at virginia.edu



For questions about the application process, please contact Rich
Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter, at rkh6j at virginia.edu



For more information on the benefits available to postdoctoral associates
at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits.



*The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All
interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and
individuals with disabilities. Learn more about **UVA’s commitment to
non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment*
<https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity>
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