[Grad-postdoc-assn] Postdoc position at Cornell Dept. of Earth and Atmo. Sci.

[Paula Fisher]

POSITION: Postdoctoral Research Associate

STARTING DATE: After 1 June 2016

LOCATION:
Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will work on improving long-range forecasts of the
start of the growing season in North America using ensemble-MOS techniques
applied to seasonal transitions. This project will advance seasonal
prediction by focusing on forecasts of the start of spring. It will further
apply novel statistical tools to develop probabilistic forecasts from
state-of-the art dynamical seasonal forecasts obtained from the North
American Multimodel Ensemble (NMME), and it will support development of a
new long hybrid statistical-dynamical reforecast experiment. These research
activities will be guided by efforts to understand how ensemble size,
composition, and reforecast period can lead to improvements in seasonal
prediction. Finally, although the focus of this research is on seasonal
transitions, the approaches here could, in principle, be adapted to other
aspects of the climate system, and to other parts of the world.

The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to contribute to the scholarly
literature through journal articles and other peer-reviewed publications.
This researcher is also expected to participate in broad dissemination of
project findings and other outreach activities under the supervision of Dr.
Toby R. Ault, assistant professor of Earth and Atmospheric Science. The
position is a full-time short-term appointment. Renewal of the initial
appointment is contingent upon performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ph.D. degree in atmospheric science, physical oceanography, or related
field (to be completed at the start of the appointment)
• Strong computational skills and proficiency in one or several programming
languages
• Experience with analysis of large climate model data sets
• Knowledge and experience working with numerical climate modeling software
• Demonstrated publication record of scholarly research
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively as well as independently

SALARY & BENEFITS:
Competitive, commensurate with background and experience. An attractive
fringe benefits package is also available. Moving expenses to Ithaca will
be reimbursed according to department relocation guidelines for the postdoc
and his or her family. Allowances of $1000 for moving and storing personal
belongings are available, and a minimum of $3500 for annual scientific
travel support will be provided.

APPLICATION:
Applicants are to submit a letter of application, transcripts, CV and the
names and contact information of three references as one PDF file by email
to Dr. Toby Ault, Assistant Professor, Department of Earth and Atmospheric
Sciences, Bradfield Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853 at
sc2727 at cornell.edu.  The application review process will begin on May 30th
and the position will remain open until filled.


-- 
Toby R. Ault
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
1113 Bradfield
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
14853



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