Assistant Project Scientist I in Climate Moist Process Modeling and Diagnostics
Position overview
Position title: Assistant Project ScientistApplication Window
Open date: April 26, 2024
Next review date: Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position description
Assistant Project Scientist I in Climate Moist Process Modeling and Diagnostics
The Assistant Project Scientist I will work on problems in theory, modeling and observational and climate model diagnostics of atmospheric moist processes. The researcher will be under the guidance of Prof. J. David Neelin in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences and will interact with members of the research group and collaborators from other institutions. Research problems will contribute to understanding interactions of precipitation processes with large-scale dynamics and combining these with in situ and remote-sensing observations to constrain and improve climate model representations of these processes, including interactions with working groups such as the NOAA Model Diagnostics Task Force and Department of Energy precipitation process teams.
Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in atmospheric/climate science or closely related discipline, 2 or more years of experience at the post-doctoral level in theory, modeling and diagnostics of atmospheric moist processes, a good publication record, effective oral and written communication skills, strong programming and analytical skills, interest in participating in scientific external funding applications, and the ability to synthesize climate model output and observations and to collaborate on interdisciplinary problems. Familiarity with the NOAA Model Diagnostics Task Force Process-Oriented Diagnostics Python- and GitHub-based framework, and experience in analysis of climate models such as Coupled Model Intercomparison Project models and/or process modeling of deep convection is a plus.
How to apply: Applicants should submit a CV, Cover Letter, Statement of Research and Statement of Contribution to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (1 page maximum for each item except CV). Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct).
Department: https://atmos.ucla.edu/
Qualifications
Ph.D. in atmospheric/climate science or a closely related discipline.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3-6 required (contact information only)
Please provide contact information for your references. Your references may or may not be contacted for letters of recommendation.
Help contact: jvillanueva@atmos.ucla.edu
About UCLA
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.