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<div style="margin: 0px;">The Climate and Paleoclimate Lab in the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in tropical climate/paleoclimate modeling and data-model
intercomparison. The successful applicant will contribute to a new, NSF-funded project investigating Holocene precipitation changes in the tropical Americas, with a particular focus on dynamics of the Intertropical Convergence Zone and its interactions with
other circulation features that drive land-based precipitation in central and northern South America. The successful candidate will analyze existing earth system model simulations (e.g., isotope-enabled CESM1.2 and MPI-ESM1.2) and run new simulations, including
tagged-water experiments to track changes in moisture sourcing under different climate conditions. Results will be compared with new biomarker-based paleo-hydroclimate proxy records being generated in the Climate and Paleoclimate Lab as well as other records
from the region. The postdoc will also collaborate on developing curricular resources to support K-12 and college-level weather and climate education in St. Louis and the broader Midwest. There may be opportunities to pursue additional research topics pertaining
to hydroclimate and/or water isotope variability in the tropical Americas, depending on interests and experience; candidates are encouraged to discuss these interests in their application, if relevant.</div>
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<div style="margin: 0px;">The successful candidate will join Washington University’s Climate and Paleoclimate Lab, under the supervision of Dr. Bronwen Konecky. The Climate and Paleoclimate Lab is an interdisciplinary group that bridges geochemical, climate
model, and data synthesis perspectives of paleoclimate in order to better understand past and present-day environmental change. The postdoc will engage closely with undergraduate and graduate students, research staff, department members, and environmental
researchers across the university, as well as with a strong international network of collaborators across the paleoclimate data and modeling communities.</div>
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<div style="margin: 0px;">Postdocs at Washington University receive a competitive benefits package and plentiful opportunities for professional and career development through the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, the College of Arts & Sciences, and
the Washington University Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (<a href="https://postdoc.wustl.edu/">https://postdoc.wustl.edu/</a>).</div>
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<div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Required qualifications:</b></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">- Ph.D. degree in earth sciences, atmospheric sciences, climate dynamics, or another related field at the time of appointment.</div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">- Experience working with climate model or earth system model output is essential.</div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">- Strong interest in tropical climate dynamics.</div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">- Demonstrated proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or NCL.</div>
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<div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Preferred qualifications:</b></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">- Experience designing and running simulations with a climate or earth system model.</div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">- Coursework or other relevant experience in climate/atmospheric dynamics.</div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">- General familiarity with paleoclimate proxy data, and/or water isotope data (either paleo or modern).</div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">- Interest in climate or earth science education.</div>
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<div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Position start date:</b></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">This position is open to be filled immediately, but the start date is flexible. Spring or early Summer 2026 is ideal. </div>
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<div style="margin: 0px;"><b>Application instructions:</b></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">- To apply, please <a href="https://wustl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate---Earth--Environmental--and-Planetary-Sciences_JR91016">visit this link</a>, or visit the WashU external job applicants
site at <a href="https://wustl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External">https://wustl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External</a> and enter the job ID JR91016. </div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">- In your application, please include your CV, a cover letter with a brief statement of your interests, and the names/contact info for 3 references. </div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">- Application review will be ongoing until the position is filled. For full consideration please apply by December 1, 2025. </div>
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<div style="margin: 0px;">If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Bronwen Konecky (bkonecky@wustl.edu). </div>
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<div style="margin: 0px;">Best,</div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">Bronwen</div>
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<div><font face="Helvetica">Associate Professor</font></div>
<div><font face="Helvetica">Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences</font></div>
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<div><font face="Helvetica">St. Louis, MO, USA 63130-4899</font></div>
<div>(314) 935-3587<br>
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