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UCLA Center for Climate Science has an opening for:</u> </span></b><b style=""><span lang="EN">POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN FIRE WEATHER</span></b></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif">The UCLA Center for Climate Science seeks a
talented postdoctoral scholar to work with Prof. Alex Hall and his research
group, contributing to research on observed and projected changes in fire
weather and fire-relevant extreme climate events across the western United
States. The term would initially be for two years, but is renewable for at
least one additional year, contingent on funding and satisfactory progress.</font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;margin:0in;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif">The postdoc will contribute to a broad
multi-PI and multi-campus collaborative effort to understand the future of
wildfire in the Western U.S. and beyond. The postdoc’s contribution to this
effort will include (1) developing an understanding of the thermodynamic and
dynamical drivers of fire weather changes, and (2) identifying and projecting
extreme climate event sequences most relevant to fire risk and behavior. To
enable this work, the postdoc will have unprecedented access to a high
resolution multi-model ensemble of high-resolution future climate simulations
covering the Western U.S., developed at UCLA. The postdoc will also interact
with research partners focusing on vegetation and fire dynamics, and may also
engage with external stakeholders in the wildfire space. <span style="background:yellow"></span></font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif">Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Atmospheric
Sciences, Climate Science, or a related relevant field. Experience using
regional or global climate models and/or with climate data analysis is
preferred. Coursework or publications specific to climate research is
preferred, as is land surface modeling experience. The successful applicant
will demonstrate independence in research, exceptional problem-solving skills,
strong verbal and/or written communication, and the ability/desire to work
effectively in a team. Strong programming skills (Python preferred) with
emphasis on open-source, version control best-practices, documentation, and
collaborative projects, or an inclination to learn these practices, are
required. </font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%"><b><span lang="EN"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif">How to
Apply:</font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif">Applicants should submit (1) a statement of
research interests and goals, no longer than one page, (2) a complete CV,
including contact information for three references, and (3) a cover letter that
discusses alignment with the mission of the Center for Climate Science. <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Efforts and interest in action
around climate change, sustainability</span>, and diversity and inclusion in
STEM are especially welcome. These materials should be addressed to Elease
Stemp at <span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><a href="mailto:RecruitCCS@atmos.ucla.edu">RecruitCCS@atmos.ucla.edu</a></span>.
Please identify the position in the subject header and mention where you saw
this posting in the body of the email. Consideration of applications will begin
in May 2024 and continue until the position is filled. The applicant should
ideally be available to start by the fall of 2024.<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span><s><span style="background:yellow"></span></s></font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%"><b><span lang="EN"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif">Benefits
of working at the Center for Climate Science at UCLA:</font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif">We are a diverse and collaborative team of
scientists, dedicated and mission-driven to improve regional resilience to
climate change by producing and sharing impact-relevant climate data and
analyses. Your efforts in support of this work will expedite our delivery of
these important benefits for California and beyond.</font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN"><font color="#000000" face="arial, sans-serif">The University of California is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or
protected veteran status. For the complete University of California
nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please follow this link:<a href="http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct"><span style="text-decoration-line:none"> </span></a><a href="http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct">http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct</a>.</font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%"><span lang="EN" style=""><font color="#000000" style="" face="arial, sans-serif">For more about Prof. Hall’s research
activities, visit<a href="http://www.atmos.ucla.edu/csrl" style=""><span style="text-decoration-line:none"> </span></a><a href="http://www.atmos.ucla.edu/csrl" style="">http://dept.atmos.ucla.edu/alexhall</a>
and<a href="http://www.ioes.ucla.edu/climate" style=""><span style="text-decoration-line:none"> </span></a><a href="http://www.ioes.ucla.edu/climate" style="">www.ioes.ucla.edu/climate</a></font></span></p></div>