[RegCNET] Postdoc Position in Regional Hydroclimate Modeling and/or Data Sciences

[Travis O'Brien]

Dear RegCNET Colleagues,

We are looking to hire two postdocs here at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
for an exciting new, multi-institutional project aimed directly connecting
our understanding of regional hydroclimate processes to societally-relevant
decisions about hydrologic resources.

More information is below.

Best Regards,
-Travis-


https://lbl.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=82850

Hydroclimate Uncertainty Postdoctoral Fellow (Climate & Ecosystems)-82850
OrganizationCE-Climate & Ecosystems


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part of it!

In the world of science, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) is
synonymous with "excellence." That's why we hire the best - whether in
research, science or operations. This is a great opportunity to bring your
top-notch skills to bear in support of world-class scientific research that
addresses national and global challenges!

Position Summary:
Berkeley Lab’s *Climate & Ecosystems Division*
<http://eesa.lbl.gov/our-divisions/climate-ecosystem-sciences/> (CESD) has
an opening for a Hydroclimate Uncertainty Postdoctoral Fellow. You will be
apart of a new project called Hyperion to evaluate the scientific
credibility and decision-relevance of new and existing approaches for
generating regional climatic and hydrologic information for U.S.
stakeholders. Hyperion is designed around two major objectives.  First,
Hyperion will seek to improve the fidelity of long-range hydrological
projections under climate change for the continental U.S.  Second, Hyperion
will work directly with water agencies and other stakeholders to score
these projections in terms of their real-world utility for resource
management.

What You Will Do:

   - Conduct simulations of regional hydroclimate dynamics across a range
   of scales and domains.
   - Use state-of-the-science atmospheric models that operate at the native
   scales of weather and regional climate phenomena.
   - Evaluate model performance using a variety of observations and
   analytical approaches.
   - Develop an uncertainty quantification framework for linking
   process-level insights regarding model fidelity to decision-relevant
   outcomes.
   - Author technical reports and peer-reviewed journal articles.
   - Produce and deliver presentations of scientific results.
   - Work collaboratively in a large multidisciplinary research team.

What Is Required:

   - Recent Ph.D. in Earth sciences, atmospheric science, physics, applied
   mathematics, data science or a closely related field.
   - Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive analyses making use of
   different subsets of simulations, evaluation datasets, and advanced
   analysis techniques.
   - Demonstrated proficiency with one or more programming languages
   (especially Python and/or Fortran).
   - Advanced statistical and/or machine learning techniques for assessing
   model fidelity, characterizing uncertainties, and identifying relationships
   in large datasets.
   - Experience in atmospheric modeling, data sciences, uncertainty
   quantification and/or the use of in situ and remotely sensed observations
   for model evaluation.


The posting shall remain open until the position is filled, however for
full consideration, please apply by close of business on September 16,
2016.

Notes:

   - Berkeley Lab understands the postdoctoral experience in a research
   environment is unique. We are committed to the growth and development of
   early career researchers in pursuit of becoming next generation scientists
   and engineers. Read about the *excellent postdoctoral benefits*
   <http://www.garnett-powers.com/postdoc/lbl/> at Berkeley Lab.
   - This is a 1 year postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of
   renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of
   funds and ongoing operational needs. You must have less than 4 years paid
   postdoctoral experience.
   - Salary will be predetermined based on student/postdoctoral step rates.
   - There are multiple openings for this position.
   - This position requires completion of a background check.

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-- 
Travis A. O'Brien

Program Lead, Climate and Atmosphere Process Program
Climate & Ecosystems Science Division
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab

Assistant Adjunct Professor

Department of Land, Air and Water Resources
University of California, Davis

http://esd.lbl.gov/profiles/travis-a-obrien/
(510) 495-8047
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