[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Position in Aerosol-Cloud Interactions at the University of Hawaii

[Hongwei Sun]

Prof. Hongwei Sun (https://hongwei8sun.github.io/) at the University of
Hawaii at Manoa is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to conduct innovative
research on Small-Scale Aerosol-Cloud Interactions within Marine Boundary
Layer.



The successful candidate will conduct innovative research on using
high-resolution models (e.g., SAM, WRF-Chem) and observational data to
achieve a process-level understanding of aerosol-cloud interactions (ACIs)
within the marine boundary layer. Key research questions include how the
background environment (e.g., global warming factors [Sun et al., 2026
<https://doi.org/10.1038/s41612-026-01357-0>]) and aerosol type (e.g.,
sulfate aerosols from Big Island volcanic eruptions) influence ACIs.
Improved process-level understanding of ACIs could help optimize their
parameterizations in global climate models (GCMs). The candidate may also
contribute to exploring innovative injection strategies for marine cloud
brightening (MCB), considering cloud microphysics and cloud radiative
efficacy. The candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with
multiple research teams at the University of Washington, Washington
University in St. Louis, and the University of Chicago.



*Qualifications:*

·       Ph.D. in atmospheric science or related fields (e.g., math,
physics, or computer science).

·       Experience in high-resolution numerical models (SAM, WRF/WRF-Chem,
etc.) is highly 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 Aerosol-Cloud
Interactions”. Applications will be reviewed starting on April 1, 2026, 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. The selected candidate is expected to start the position
between April 15 to July 15, 2026. 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
Assistant Professor
Department of Atmospheric Sciences
University of Hawai’i at Manoa, Honolulu
Web: https://hongwei8sun.github.io/
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