[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Associate, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, SUNY Stony Brook

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://stonybrooku.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=2602686&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

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*Postdoctoral Associate*

*Required Qualifications *(as evidenced by an attached resume)*:*
Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in hand by August 2026.

*Preferred Qualifications:*
Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in atmospheric science or a related field.
Experience with numerical modeling. Knowledge of atmospheric dynamics and
precipitation process.

*Brief Description of Duties:*
The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct research in the School of Marine
and Atmospheric Sciences under the supervision of Principal Investigator,
Dr. Yixin Berry Wen. The selected candidate will investigate the physical
mechanisms of extreme precipitation and severe weather using theoretical
analysis, numerical modeling, and observations. Research topics may include
mesoscale atmospheric dynamics, gravity waves, convective systems, tropical
and subtropical meteorology (e.g. sea breeze), and precipitation processes.
The successful candidate will collaborate on interdisciplinary projects
integrating atmospheric science with advanced computational approaches,
publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals, assist in proposal
development, and present research at scientific conferences. Successful
candidates will demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills,
excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work
both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research
environment.

*Postdoctoral Associate duties will include:*

   - Conduct independent and collaborative research on the physical
   processes governing extreme precipitation and severe weather using
   theoretical analysis, numerical modeling, and atmospheric observations.
   - Analyze meteorological datasets and numerical model simulations to
   investigate mesoscale atmospheric dynamics, convective systems, gravity
   waves, and precipitation processes; prepare manuscripts for publication and
   present research findings at scientific conferences.
   - Contribute to proposal development, mentor graduate and undergraduate
   students, collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams, and assist in
   the development of computational tools and scientific workflows supporting
   the laboratory's research objectives.
   - Other duties as assigned.


*Special Notes:*
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation.
Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures,
sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position,
not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary
threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

Visit The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to learn more about our
postdoctoral community.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position
is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of
the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.


Job Number: 2602686
*Official Job Title**:* Postdoctoral Associate
*Job Field**:* Post Doctoral
*Primary Location**:* US-NY-Stony Brook
*Department/Hiring Area**:* School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences
*Schedule**:* Full-time *Shift* *:*Day Shift *Shift Hours**:* 8:30-5pm
*Posting Start Date**:* Jul 29, 2026
*Posting End Date**:* Aug 10, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
*Salary**:*$61,000-$72,000
*Appointment Type**:* Regular
*Salary Grade**:*E89
*SBU Area**:*The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
at Stony Brook
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