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Associate Project Scientist
Position overview
Position title: Associate Project ScientistApplication Window
Open date: January 24, 2025
Most recent review date: Monday, Jan 27, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Monday, Feb 24, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
Associate Project Scientist (JPF10130) | 01/27/2025
The UCLA Joint Institute for Regional Earth System Science and Engineering (JIFRESSE) invites applications for a position of Associate Project Scientist whose research will focus on boundary layer aerosol/cloud/precipitation dynamics/microphysics and the global statistics of deep convection and associated precipitation. The research includes the following activities:
• Formulate hypotheses regarding cold pool dynamics, formation mechanisms, and measurement strategies, and test them with surface-based in-situ and remote sensing instruments (doppler lidar, Ka-radar, surface stations, radiosondes, etc.)
• Edit and execute fine-scale atmospheric models (CM1) and single column models for use in aerosol scavenging experiments
• Perform statistical analyses of CloudSat reflectivity factors, precipitation flags, and cloud classifications for comparison with kilometer-scale global models and Earth system models
• Develop techniques to retrieve nighttime low-cloud properties (cloud droplet concentration, cloud optical depth, effective radius) using the Day-Night Band from VIIRS instruments
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application):
• Earned a doctorate degree in Atmospheric Science or a closely related discipline
• Previous training and experience implementing radiative transfer models (LBLRTM, RRTMG)
• Published journal manuscripts investigating global statistics of precipitation from satellite radars, preferably the Cloud Profiling Radar aboard CloudSat
• Published journal manuscripts investigating boundary layer properties using the Department of Energy’s Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) instruments
• Extensive knowledge and expertise with Matlab
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
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, and Sample EDI Statements.
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
Misc / Additional (Optional)
n/a
Help contact: tle@jifresse.ucla.edu
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