<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><p style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Dr. Hongwei Sun (<a href="https://hongwei8sun.github.io/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(4,50,255)">https://hongwei8sun.github.io/</span></a>) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar position to conduct innovative research on <i>Stratospheric Transport, Dynamics, and Aerosols</i>, with a focus on advancing fundamental atmospheric understanding of Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI).</font></p><p style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif"> </font></p><p style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with multiple research teams and contribute to projects in the following areas:</font></p><p style="margin:0in"></p><ul><li><font face="arial, sans-serif">Contributing to the development of the <a href="https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1029/2021MS002816" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">plume-in-grid model</a>, including: (1) implementing aerosol microphysical schemes, particularly bin schemes, to simulate plume-scale aerosol microphysical processes in the stratosphere; and (2) optimizing turbulence parameterizations to more accurately represent line-shaped plume dispersion in the stratosphere.</font></li><li><font face="arial, sans-serif">Estimating stratospheric turbulence by using numerical models and observations.</font></li><li><font face="arial, sans-serif">Evaluating stratospheric transport (and its dynamic drivers) by comparing GCM outputs with reanalysis data, particularly from a <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41612-024-00664-8" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">Lagrangian perspective</a>.</font></li><li><font face="arial, sans-serif">Using numerical models (GCM or CTM) to simulate stratospheric aerosols (from volcano eruptions or SAI) and estimate their climatic impacts.</font></li></ul><p></p><p style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">The candidate will also have opportunities to propose new research ideas that are related to the <i>Stratospheric Transport, Dynamics, and Aerosols.</i></font></p><p style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif"> </font></p><p style="margin:0in"><b><font face="arial, sans-serif">Qualifications:</font></b></p><p style="margin:0in"></p><ul><li><font face="arial, sans-serif">Ph.D. in atmospheric science or related fields (e.g., math, physics, or computer science).</font></li><li><font face="arial, sans-serif">Experience in numerical models (GCMs, CTMs, WRF, etc.) is preferred.</font></li><li><font face="arial, sans-serif">Excellent communication and scientific writing skills.<b> </b></font></li></ul><p></p><p style="margin:0in"><b><font face="arial, sans-serif">Applications:</font></b></p><p style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">To apply, please email Dr. Hongwei Sun (<span style="color:rgb(4,50,255)"><a href="mailto:hongwei8@hawaii.edu" target="_blank">hongwei8@hawaii.edu</a></span>) with the following:</font></p><p style="margin:0in"></p><ul><li><font face="arial, sans-serif">Curriculum vitae.</font></li><li><font face="arial, sans-serif">Cover letter (1 page) describing research interests, plans, and qualifications.</font></li><li><font face="arial, sans-serif">The names and contact information of three references.</font></li></ul><p></p><p style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Please use the subject line “Postdoc Application in Stratosphere”. Applications will be reviewed starting on August 1, 2025, on a rolling basis.</font></p><p style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif"> </font></p><p style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">The initial position is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for an additional 1-2 years, contingent on satisfactory progress and funding availability. While the start date can be flexible, the position will be available from September 1, 2025, and will remain open until filled. The starting salary will be $75K annually with benefits.</font></p><p style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif"> </font></p><font face="arial, sans-serif">For more information about the Department of Atmospheric Sciences and the research carried out at the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, see our sites on the web: <a href="http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/atmo/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(4,50,255)">http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/atmo/</span></a><span style="color:blue"> </span>and <a href="http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(4,50,255)">http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/</span></a>.</font></div><div><br></div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">--</span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr">Hongwei Sun<div>Incoming Assistant Professor (in 2025)</div><div>Department of Atmospheric Sciences<br></div><div>University of Hawai’i at Manoa, Honolulu</div><div>Web: <a href="https://hongwei8sun.github.io/" target="_blank">https://hongwei8sun.github.io/</a></div></div></div></div><div><br></div></div></div></div>
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