[RegCNET] Postdoctoral Fellow I - NCAR/RAL - Boulder, CO: Actionable Climate Science for Water Resource Management

[Melissa Bukovsky]

Hello,

In the NCAR Research Applications Lab we are currently searching for a 
postdoc to conduct applied research on developing actionable climate 
science knowledge and guidance focused on hydroclimatic changes and 
climate model downscaling methods in close collaboration with stakeholders.

If you or anyone you know is interested in applying, more information is 
pasted below, and the link to apply can be found here:

https://ucar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UCAR_Careers/job/Foothills-Lab-2/Post-doctoral-Fellow-I---Actionable-climate-science-for-water-res-management_REQ-2022-164-1

The website says this position will be open until filled, but it would 
be best if you apply before June 22nd for full consideration.

Best wishes,

Melissa Bukovsky

NCAR/RAL

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Postdoctoral Fellow I - NCAR/RAL - Boulder, CO: Actionable Climate 
Science for Water Resource Management

Location: Boulder, Colorado Application Deadline: This position will be 
posted until filled Position Term: This is full-time 1-year term 
position with potential extension to 2 years for a post-doctoral 
research fellow at NCAR. Relocation: No relocation package is offered 
for this position Work Authorization: UCAR/NCAR will sponsor a work visa 
to fill this position Salary full-time FTE: $70,270 Benefits: UCAR's 
rich package of employee benefits includes medical, dental, vision, 
education assistance, retirement, and life insurance. UCAR offers a 
variety of programs designed to assist with work-life balance including 
flexible work alternatives, paid time off and 14 weeks of paid parental 
leave. To learn more about our benefits, click here: 
https://www.ucar.edu/opportunities/careers/benefits Vaccination 
Requirement: All employees hired by UCAR must comply with UCAR’s 
Covid-19 Vaccination Policy and safety protocols. Where You Will Work: 
NCAR - Located in Boulder, Colorado, the National Center for Atmospheric 
Research (NCAR) is one of the world’s premier scientific institutions, 
with an internationally recognized staff and research program dedicated 
to advancing knowledge, providing community-based resources, and 
building human capacity in the atmospheric and related sciences. NCAR is 
sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and managed by the 
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) What You Will Do: 
The new hire will conduct applied research on developing actionable 
climate science knowledge and guidance focused on hydroclimatic changes 
and climate model downscaling methods in close collaboration with 
stakeholders. Additionally, the post-doc will assist with various 
aspects of knowledge and technology transfer to the stakeholders. The 
post-doc will work within a world-class, multi-institutional research 
team across university and federal partners, and specifically within an 
interdisciplinary research group at NCAR dedicated to water resource 
applications. Responsibilities: Quantitatively evaluate a large 
collection of downscaled climate simulations in comparison to historical 
observations. Work with stakeholders and the research team to develop 
documentation, assist with decision support tool design and 
implementation for downscaling method selection. Qualitatively evaluate 
downscaling approaches, key characteristics, technical details, and 
methodological assumptions. Communicate research results through 
publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific 
meetings. Assist in the preparation of project reporting materials. What 
You Need: Education and Years of Experience: Ph.D. degree in atmospheric 
or hydrologic science or relevant engineering disciplines Knowledge, 
Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge and understanding of climate change and 
downscaling techniques, as well as ability to analyze related datasets 
Skills in written and oral communication of research results, including 
in an interdisciplinary context. Familiarity with some or all: NetCDF, 
Python, and high-performance computing. Ability to interact productively 
with an interdisciplinary team of scientists and software engineers. 
Ability to publish research results in peer-reviewed journals. Please 
note that while the position description 
<https://ucar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UCAR_Careers/job/Foothills-Lab-2/Post-doctoral-Fellow-I---Actionable-climate-science-for-water-res-management_REQ-2022-164-1> 
details both minimum requirements as well as desired skills and 
experience, we want to remind applicants that you do not need to have 
all the desired skills and experience to be considered for this role. If 
you have the passion for the work along with experience in a related 
field, you are encouraged to apply. We can provide on-the-job training 
for the rest. All newly hired employees are subject to pre-employment 
screening. For more information about our commitment to diversity, 
equity, and inclusion, here is the link to the Office of Diversity, 
Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan and to the ODEI landing page
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