<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Fully Funded Graduate Student Position in Cloud Observations and Modeling at the University of Oklahoma</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">The Cloud Physics Group at the University of Oklahoma (</span><a href="http://mcfarq.oucreate.com/" style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(4, 50, 255);">http://mcfarq.oucreate.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">) is excited to announce a <b>fully funded</b> graduate student position starting in <b>Summer/Fall 2025</b>. This opportunity is part of a Department of Energy (DOE)-funded project focused on the <b>impacts of cloud-aerosol-meteorology interactions in mixed-phase clouds on radiative fluxes over high latitudes</b>. The successful candidate will work at the forefront of research on mixed-phase and ice cloud processes, which represent key uncertainties in climate science.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">This project leverages observations from the DOE-supported <b>Cloud and Precipitation Experiment at Kenaook (CAPE-K)</b> field campaign over the Southern Ocean and integrates data from prior field campaigns such as MARCUS, MICRE, and COMBLE. The research aims to understand how aerosols, cloud dynamics, and meteorological conditions influence cloud and precipitation properties and their subsequent effects on radiative fluxes. The candidate will also contribute to modeling efforts with DOE-supported high-resolution and large-scale numerical models.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Responsibilities:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Conduct high-quality research under the supervision of the project’s Principal Investigators, <b>Drs. Greg McFarquhar </b>(</span><a href="http://mcfarq.oucreate.com/" style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(4, 50, 255);">http://mcfarq.oucreate.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">)<b> </b>and<b> Yongjie Huang </b>(</span><a href="http://huangyj.oucreate.com/" style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(4, 50, 255);">http://huangyj.oucreate.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Analyze multi-source observations, including radar, lidar, microwave radiometer, and aerosol measurements, from CAPE-K and related campaigns.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Use and evaluate high-resolution numerical models, including LES and ESM configurations (e.g., E3SM SCM and DP-SCREAM).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present research at national and international conferences.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, or a closely related field. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Strong interest in cloud microphysics, atmospheric dynamics, or radiative transfer.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">High motivation with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Experience with data analysis and/or numerical modeling.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Proficiency in programming (e.g., Python, Fortran, MATLAB).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Benefits:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">A competitive monthly stipend as part of a fully funded Research Assistantship, including full tuition waiver.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Opportunities for professional development, including funding for conference travel.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">A dynamic, collaborative research environment at one of the top meteorology programs in the U.S.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Extensive opportunities for collaboration with leading scientists worldwide.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Application Process:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0.5in; line-height: normal; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Review of applications will begin <b>December 1, 2024</b>. Early applications are encouraged, particularly for international students requiring a visa.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0.5in; line-height: normal; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">For application details, visit the School of Meteorology “<u>ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION PROCESS</u>” (</span><a href="https://www.ou.edu/ags/meteorology/people/graduate-students" style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(4, 50, 255);">https://www.ou.edu/ags/meteorology/people/graduate-students</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">) and the Graduate College page at </span><a href="https://www.ou.edu/gradcollege/apply" style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(4, 50, 255);">https://www.ou.edu/gradcollege/apply</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0.5in; line-height: normal; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">For inquiries about this position, please contact: Dr. Yongjie Huang (</span><a href="mailto:Yongjie.Huang@ou.edu" style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; color: rgb(4, 50, 255);">Yongjie.Huang@ou.edu</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.</span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; line-height: normal; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><font color="#000000" size="3"></font></p><a href="http://huangyj.oucreate.com/docs/Open_Student_CAPE-K_2025.pdf" style="color: rgb(150, 96, 125);">http://huangyj.oucreate.com/docs/Open_Student_CAPE-K_2025.pdf</a><div><br></div></body></html>