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Position Summary:
The Climate and Ecosystem Sciences Division (CESD) at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join a new project aimed at understanding the interaction of large-scale climate change with urban-scale microclimates and the built environment. Our research will support climate adaptation planning in cities while advancing basic scientific understanding of the physical processes that shape urban climates. The position calls for an individual with experience in regional and/or large-eddy scale atmospheric modeling, land-atmosphere interactions, and advanced spatial data analysis. Research will be conducted in close coordination with regional stakeholders from the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, and so strong communication skills and an eagerness to collaborate with diverse professional and intellectual communities is required as well. This position provides an excellent opportunity to work with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team in CESD. Berkeley Lab is a renowned center of scientific expertise in many facets of climate-related fundamental and applied science.
What You Will Do:
Conduct simulations of urban climate using a regional climate model coupled to a an urban canopy model
Evaluate model performance using a variety of observations and analytical approaches
Produce data products in coordination with regional stakeholders
Author technical reports and peer-reviewed journal articles
Produce and deliver oral and written presentations of scientific results
Work collaboratively in a large multidisciplinary research team
Successfully contribute to an active intellectual environment
What Is Required:
Recent Ph.D. in atmospheric science, physics, applied mathematics, environmental engineering 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)
Demonstrated excellent oral and written communications skills for presentation of research
Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
state-of-the-science regional climate models and or large-eddy simulators
Ability to work in an integrated team environment
Required skills and/or expertise in:
The implications of land-atmosphere interactions for regional climate
Advanced model diagnostics and evaluation techniques
Spatial data analysis
Oral and written presentation of results
The posting shall remain open until the position is filled, however for full consideration, please apply by October 27, 2015.
Notes: This is a 1-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal for up to 5 years based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs. Salary for postdoctoral positions depends on years of experience post-degree.
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 at Berkeley Lab.
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