Postdoctoral Associate
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
Position Function:
This position is for a Postdoctoral Associate to work on analyses of extreme events in North America under the current and possible future climate states. The individual will analyze climate models and observations using both statistical and machine learning tools. This position is within the research group of Professor Sara C Pryor.
Anticipated Division of Time:
- Analyzing observations, climate model output (55%).
- Summarize results in scientific publications (30%).
- Interfacing with other members of the group and with external collaborators to share and compare results (10%).
- Archiving data and/or scripts for repeatability (5%).
Required Qualifications:
- Ph. D. in atmospheric science, climate science, physics, or related topic.
- Experience with scientific programming.
- An established record or promise of publications in high-ranking scientific journals.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience analyzing and working with atmospheric observations and/or climate models.
- Experience with MATLAB and Python.
Supervision Exercised:
None
This position is full-time and will be located in Ithaca, New York.
This is a one-year appointment with a possible extension contingent on available work, funding, and performance. Questions can be directed to Professor Pryor: sp2279@cornell.edu.
To apply:
Please apply via Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28741).
Qualified candidates should submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a statement supporting diverse communities (this can be a stand-alone document (preferred) or the information can be embedded in other parts of the application materials) outlining how, through research, teaching, service, mentoring, extension, and/or outreach, the candidate has and will contribute to support Cornell's historical mission of "any person ... any study," via the website. Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable applicant is identified.
Applications received by 1 October 2024 will receive prioritized evaluation.
Preferred start date is 1 December 2024. Expected remuneration for this position is $61,008.
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