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Description automatically generated with low confidence"></span><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Heavy",sans-serif">The<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.ggpersad.com/" style="color:rgb(149,79,114)">Persad Aero-Climate Group</a><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>at the University of Texas at Austin is seeking a highly organized and enthusiastic early career climate scientist for<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UTstaff/details/DGS-Postdoctoral-Fellow--Aero-Climate-Group_R_00023558?q=dgs+postdoc" style="color:rgb(149,79,114)">a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher position</a><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>starting January 2023</span></b><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">. The Postdoctoral Researcher will lead development of climate datasets under the new<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://news.utexas.edu/2022/09/15/texas-universities-partner-to-study-combined-impact-of-flooding-and-air-pollution-in-beaumont-port-arthur/" style="color:rgb(149,79,114)"><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">Southeast Texas Urban Integrated Field Lab</span></a><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>(SETx-IFL) funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and will have the opportunity to interact with scientists and engineers at multiple Texas universities and at DOE Oak Ridge National Laboratory, as well as with stakeholder groups across Southeast Texas.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">The position has an anticipated start date of early January 2023 and is expected to be 2 years in duration. We are particularly interested in applicants with a strong background in the downscaling and bias-correction of global climate model data for local applications.<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://ess.science.energy.gov/urban-ifls/" style="color:rgb(149,79,114)"><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">Core goals</span></a><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>of the SETx-IFL project include<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://insideclimatenews.org/news/17102022/in-texas-a-new-study-will-determine-where-extreme-weather-hazards-and-environmental-justice-collide/" style="color:rgb(149,79,114)"><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">equitable co-development</span></a><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>of scientific outcomes with stakeholders and broadened participation of underrepresented faculty and student groups in science and engineering to undertake community engagement in culturally and ethically appropriate ways. We seek applicants who have a demonstrated ability to contribute to this mission.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">The Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin is committed to fostering a diverse community and to providing an equitable and enriching educational and research experience. The Postdoctoral Researcher will have access to mentorship, networking, and professional development resources offered through the<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.jsg.utexas.edu/people/jsg-community/postdocs/" style="color:rgb(149,79,114)"><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">Jackson School for Geosciences</span></a><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>and the<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://gradschool.utexas.edu/services-and-resources/postdoctoral/handbook" style="color:rgb(149,79,114)"><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">University of Texas</span></a><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">. The Jackson School’s standard Postdoctoral Researcher annual salary rate is $65,000.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the supervising PI, Dr. Geeta Persad, directly at<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="mailto:geeta.persad@jsg.utexas.edu" style="color:rgb(149,79,114)"><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">geeta.persad@jsg.utexas.edu</span></a><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">Applications will be considered beginning November 21st and will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates should submit: 1) a Resume/CV, 2) contact information for 3 academic references, and 3) a letter of interest detailing how the candidate satisfies required and preferred qualifications and their ability to fulfill the position responsibilities. Applications should be submitted via the<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UTstaff/details/DGS-Postdoctoral-Fellow--Aero-Climate-Group_R_00023558?q=dgs+postdoc" style="color:rgb(149,79,114)"><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">University of Texas at Austin Jobs Portal</span></a><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">.</span><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Heavy",sans-serif"><br clear="all" style="break-before:page"></span></b><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Heavy",sans-serif">Responsibilities:</span></b></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 38.55pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">Develop statistically downscaled and bias-corrected climate projection datasets for the Southeast Texas (Beaumont-Port Arthur) region based on publicly available high-resolution climate model datasets and observations.</span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 38.55pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">Coordinate with hydrologic and air quality modelers to supply the climate projection datasets as inputs to hydrologic and air quality models.</span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 38.55pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">Present methodology and outcomes to collaborators in other disciplines and to stakeholders.</span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 38.55pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">Lead 1-2 peer-reviewed publications on downscaling and bias-correction techniques and/or projected climate impacts on the Southeast Texas region, with scope for the Postdoctoral Researcher to define areas of research interest within those topics.</span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 38.55pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">      <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">Train a graduate student in generation and application of the climate projection datasets.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">Required Qualifications:</span></b></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">     <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">PhD in atmospheric science, climate science, or a related field received less than 5 years prior to date of hire.</span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">     <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">Prior research experience with statistical downscaling and bias-correction of climate projection data.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">Preferred Qualifications:<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">     <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">Strong written and oral presentation skills.</span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">     <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">Prior experience working on multi-disciplinary projects and engaging with diverse stakeholders.</span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">     <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">Prior experience mentoring graduate or undergraduate students.</span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">     <span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">Demonstrated interest in or ability to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">Working Conditions</span></b></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in;color:rgb(0,0,0);margin-top:0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">May work around standard office conditions</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">Occasional interstate or intrastate travel</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:10pt 0in 0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">Required Materials</span></b></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in;color:rgb(0,0,0);margin-top:0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">Resume/CV</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">Contact information for 3 academic references</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif">Letter of interest detailing how the candidate satisfies required and preferred qualifications and their ability to fulfill the position responsibilities</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:medium;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:Avenir,sans-serif"> </span></p></div>