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Post Doctoral Scholar

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Position description

The McKinnon group at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to investigate the processes controlling daily temperature variability and extremes over land. The postdoctoral scholar will work closely with both Professor McKinnon and Dr. Isla Simpson at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) to develop a hierarchy of modeling simulations to isolate the importance of key land surface and atmospheric
pathways in governing daily temperature variability. Depending on the interests and skills of the successful applicants, they will also develop statistical, conceptual, and/or numerical models for the development of temperature extremes. The project is funded by the National Science Foundation.
The position will be based at UCLA, and include travel (approximately once per year for a week) to Boulder, Colorado in order to collaborate in-person with Dr. Simpson. The successful candidate would join an active community of postdocs at UCLA; see https://www.postdoc.ucla.edu/ for resources and information.
Responsibilities:

  • Design a hierarchy of numerical modeling simulations within the framework of NCAR CESM, and analyze model output
  • Analyze both observational data and fully-coupled climate model output to develop theories for the evolution of extreme temperature events
  • Publish results in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals
  • Present results at conferences and seminars

The initial appointment will be for a 12 month period, with the possibility of renewal for an additional 12 months subject to satisfactory performance. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)

Job location

Los Angeles, CA