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The postdoctoral researcher will work with Prof. Aomawa Shields at UCI on climate modeling studies of potentially habitable exoplanets, including systems discovered by the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and other space- and ground-based observatories. Desirable qualifications include experience with computer modeling; a research background in atmospheric or planetary <span class=gmail-il>science</span>; strong written and oral communication skills; and an ability to work well in a collaborative environment. The applicant should have expertise in Unix operating systems, and IDL, Matlab, or Python programming languages. Database management experience is a plus.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing:border-box'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333'>The appointment can begin in summer 2021, with a negotiable starting date. The initial appointment will be for one year, with a possibility of extension to longer terms contingent upon availability of funds and successful performance. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in astronomy, astrobiology, physics, or one of the <span class=gmail-il>earth</span> <span class=gmail-il>science</span> disciplines prior to beginning the appointment. Salary will be commensurate with experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing:border-box'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333'>Application instructions:<br>Interested candidates should apply online at the UC Irvine’s online application system, RECRUIT, located at [<a href="https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF06520" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1295D8'>https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF06520</span></a>].<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing:border-box'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333'>Candidates must submit in pdf format:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:47.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333'>Cover letter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:47.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333'>Curriculum Vitae<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:47.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333'>Research statement<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:47.25pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333'>Three Reference Letters (to be submitted by the reference writers). For general information about this position, please contact Prof. Aomawa Shields, <a href="mailto:shields@uci.edu" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1295D8'>shields@uci.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing:border-box'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333'>For full consideration, applications and reference letters should be received by Jan. 29, 2021. All application materials must be submitted through the UCI RECRUIT website system, RECRUIT, located at [<a href="https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF06520" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1295D8'>https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF06520</span></a>]. .<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing:border-box'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333'>Information on postdoctoral appointments and resources at UC Irvine is available at <a href="https://www.grad.uci.edu/about-us/postdoctoral-scholars/index.php" target="_blank"><span style='color:#1295D8'>https://www.grad.uci.edu/about-us/postdoctoral-scholars/index.php</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;box-sizing:border-box'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#333333'>The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>