美国阿拉斯加大学地球物理研究所-气候变化方向博士后职位

美国阿拉斯加大学地球物理研究所-气候变化方向博士后职位

Geophysical Institute - Climate Variability Post Doc

Job Description

Apply now Job no: 515424 Classification: Post Doctoral Fellow non represented Grade: Non-Union Faculty Grade 40 Work type: Post Doc Administrative Unit: University of Alaska Fairbanks School/Business unit: UAF Geophysical Institute Location: Fairbanks Categories: Research/Science/Grants

Position Summary:

The Geophysical Institute (GI) and the International Arctic Research Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks are seeking applications for a two-year Post-Doctoral Fellow in climate variability/dynamics. The successful candidate will be part of an exciting collaboration between Alaska EPSCoR (Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research; www. alaska.edu/epscor/) and the Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center (AK CASC; casc.alaska.edu). This position is affiliated with the GI's Atmospheric Science Group (www. gi.alaska.edu/research/atmospheric-sciences) and with the International Arctic Research Center (IARC), where AK CASC is located.

Duties:

The postdoc fellow will work on investigating the predictability of summer fire weather conditions using observational data as part of the of the Alaska EPSCoR project. Duties include working with the project team on climate dynamics research, co-production of knowledge, and publishing. EssentialEPSCoR (www. alaska.edu/epscor/) is a $20 million, 5-year National Science Foundation cooperative agreement that supports interdisciplinary research to build capacity in the State of Alaska. The project is titled “Fire and Ice: Navigating Variability in Boreal Wildfire Regimes and Subarctic Coastal Ecosystems” and includes a significant research effort to develop seasonal outlooks based on weather/climate and wildland fuel conditions.

This postdoctoral fellowship provides an opportunity to co-produce actionable science that addresses the growing needs of the Alaska wildland fire management community. The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge climate variability research relevant to understanding the predictability of summer fire weather in Alaska. We seek candidates with a strong research publication record, excellent communication skills, ability to work on team- science, and data analysis skills (e.g., ability to write codes for analyzing climate data), and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

•Demonstrated expertise in qualitative methods

•Ability to work effectively in diverse settings and with a team

•Ability to work independently

•Strong organizational skills and reliability

•An ability to contribute to scholarly publications

•Strong interpersonal communication (oral and written)

•Climate modeling experience is preferred

•Experience in working with large data sets

•Experience in project management.

Required Education and Experience:

Ph.D. degree in atmospheric or oceanic sciences, climate dynamics, or a related discipline at the time of hiring. A background in Climate Data analysis. A strong background in Arctic climate is desirable.