[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Scholar - Machine Learning for Extreme Weather Events - University of Washington

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://ap.washington.edu/ahr/position-details/?job_id=179405

Position Overview
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*Organization:* Atmospheric Sciences

*Title:* Postdoctoral Scholar - Machine Learning for Extreme Weather Events
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Position Details
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Position Description

Professor Greg Hakim in the Department of Atmospheric and Climate Science
at the University of Washington is seeking a full-time (100% FTE)
postdoctoral scholar to investigate extreme events in historical climate.
Building on reconstructions of the climate of the last millennium, we seek
to understand the range of variability of extreme heatwaves, coldwaves,
tropical cyclones and other weather events. This research involves the use
of machine-learning weather models for sampling these extreme events
conditioned on the climate state. This position is part of a larger team
spread across three universities with the common goal of understanding
weather events constrained by historical climate variability.

This position is full-time (100% FTE) with an initial term appointment of
one year (12 months), renewable depending on funding and/or satisfactory
performance for a total period of up to 2 years. The salary for this
position will be $6,681-$6,761 per month, commensurate with experience and
qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing
wage determination. The position is available starting March 6, 2026. The
review process will commence immediately upon receipt of applications and
will continue until filled. The anticipated start date is June 1, 2026.
Priority consideration will be given to applications received by April 1,
2026.

Postdoctoral scholars at UW are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to
the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria
apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor
Relations website
<https://hr.uw.edu/labor/academic-and-student-unions/uaw-postdocs/uaw-postdoc-contract>
.

Postdoctoral scholars are engaged in full-time, mentored advanced training
to enhance professional skills and research independence. Given the close
mentoring relationship necessitated by the nature of postdoctoral scholar
appointments; access to the full university community to support individual
development; and, if applicable, visa sponsorship requirements,
postdoctoral scholars must be physically present at their place of work on
University property to fulfill their appointment duties.

University of Washington postdoctoral scholar appointments are for a
temporary, defined period not to exceed five years/60 months, including any
previous postdoctoral experience.
Qualifications

*Minumum Qualifications*

   - Candidates must have completed a PhD or foreign equivalent in
   Atmospheric Science or a related discipline.
   - Experience running weather and/or climate models.

*Desired Qualifications*

   - Experience with machine learning methods, including emulators of
   weather and climate dynamics.
   - Experience with modern computing environments, including Python,
   Linux, and agentic workflows
   - Strong analytical and writing skills as demonstrated by a record of
   publication in peer-reviewed journals.
   - Experience working effectively independently and in a collaborative
   group.

Instructions

To apply, candidates will submit materials via Interfolio, comprising

   - A letter of interest describing their skills, experience, and research
   interests
   - A curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and links to any
   open code repositories
   - Two representative publications
   - The names and contact information for three references. PDF files are
   preferred.

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