<div dir="ltr"><div><a href="https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate/68594">https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate/68594</a></div><div><br></div><div><div class="gmail-js-accordion__panel gmail-view__field--jobSummary gmail-accordion__panel" aria-multiselectable="false" aria-labelledby="accordion-ecmc2pbo3o-0_tab" role="tabpanel" id="gmail-accordion-ecmc2pbo3o-0" aria-hidden="false" style="box-sizing:border-box;overflow:hidden;opacity:1;padding:0px;border:1px solid rgb(229,229,229);color:rgb(54,54,54);font-family:Roboto,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:17px"><div class="gmail-jobDetailDescription gmail-accordion__panel__pusher" style="box-sizing:border-box;padding:20px;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;line-height:24px"><div style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:24px"><div style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:24px"><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 15px;border:0px;padding:0px;line-height:24px">The Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences department at CU Boulder encourages applications for a <strong style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:bold;line-height:24px">Postdoctoral Research Associate</strong>! This position will develop and evaluate machine learning (ML) emulators of climate model components, with a focus on generalization across diverse climate scenarios. </p></div></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:24px">CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.</div></div></div><button class="gmail-js-accordion__header gmail-accordion__header" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-ecmc2pbo3o-1" aria-expanded="true" role="tab" id="gmail-accordion-ecmc2pbo3o-1_tab" aria-selected="false" style="font-size:24px;margin:0px;overflow:visible;display:block;font-family:inherit;font-weight:300;border-radius:0px;border-top:none;border-right:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:1px solid rgb(229,229,229);width:860px;padding:9px 10px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-align:left"> Who We Are</button><div class="gmail-js-accordion__panel gmail-accordion__panel" aria-multiselectable="false" aria-labelledby="accordion-ecmc2pbo3o-1_tab" role="tabpanel" id="gmail-accordion-ecmc2pbo3o-1" aria-hidden="false" style="box-sizing:border-box;overflow:hidden;opacity:1;padding:0px;border:1px solid rgb(229,229,229);color:rgb(54,54,54);font-family:Roboto,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:17px"><h3 class="gmail-js-accordion__header gmail-accordion__title" style="box-sizing:border-box;border:0px;padding:0px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;width:1px">Who We Are</h3><div class="gmail-jobDetailDescription gmail-accordion__panel__pusher" style="box-sizing:border-box;padding:20px;font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;line-height:24px"><div style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:24px"><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 15px;border:0px;padding:0px;line-height:24px">The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ATOC) provides a world-class, interdisciplinary research and educational environment to examine the dynamical, physical, and chemical processes that occur in the atmosphere and ocean. A major theme is the establishment of a physical basis for observing, modeling, and understanding climate and global change.</p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 15px;border:0px;padding:0px;line-height:24px">The University of Colorado Boulder is located in a region having the greatest concentration of geophysical researchers in the nation and perhaps the world. The proximity of ATOC to this<a href="https://www.colorado.edu/atoc/research/boulder-labs" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" style="box-sizing:border-box;text-decoration-line:none;color:rgb(0,109,177);line-height:24px"> atmospheric and oceanic science excellence</a> is the foundation of our unique philosophy and vision, which elevates our department to one of worldwide prominence. The guiding principle of ATOC is to be the focal point for atmospheric and oceanic science education and research training in this geographic region of world-renowned excellence. The University of Colorado, Boulder was ranked number one in atmospheric science in Shanghai Ranking's 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.</p></div></div></div><button class="gmail-js-accordion__header gmail-accordion__header" type="button" aria-controls="accordion-ecmc2pbo3o-2" aria-expanded="true" role="tab" id="gmail-accordion-ecmc2pbo3o-2_tab" aria-selected="false" style="font-size:24px;margin:0px;overflow:visible;display:block;font-family:inherit;font-weight:300;border-radius:0px;border-top:none;border-right:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:1px solid rgb(229,229,22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aterials:</p><ol style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:24px"><li style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:24px">A current resume/CV.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:24px">A cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:24px">Reference Letter (Non-Confidential)</li><li style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:24px"><em style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:24px">Optional:<span style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:24px"> </span></em>Transcript/Proof of Degree.</li></ol><div style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:24px">If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version (if applicable) as an optional attachment.</div><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 15px;border:0px;padding:0px;display:inline;line-height:24px"><br style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:24px"></p><div style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:24px"><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 15px;border:0px;padding:0px;display:inline;line-height:24px">This position will remain open for applications until <strong style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:bold;line-height:24px">December 8th, 2025.</strong></p><p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 15px;border:0px;padding:0px;line-height:24px">Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through <a href="https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="box-sizing:border-box;text-decoration-line:none;color:rgb(0,109,177);line-height:24px">CU Boulder Jobs</a>.</p></div></div></div></span><span style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:24px"></span><div style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:24px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:24px"><div style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:24px"><br style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:24px"></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box;line-height:24px"><span style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(65,65,65);line-height:24px">In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.</span></div></span></div></div></div></div></div>