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Assistant Project Scientist

Job #JPF10284
  • JOINT INSTI REG EARTH SYST SCI/ENGR / L&S Physical Sciences / UCLA

Position overview

Position title: Assistant Project Scientist
Salary range: $74,100 - $85,900

Application Window

Open date: June 17, 2025

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Jun 17, 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: Thursday, Jul 17, 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

The UCLA Joint Institute for Regional Earth System Science and Engineering (JIFRESSE) invites applications for a position of Assistant Project Scientist whose research will focus on aerosol-radiation-cloud-precipitation interactions by integrating observational analyses focusing on satellite measurements and modeling studies with both statistical and physical models. The research includes the following activities:
• examine the specific and unique characteristics of the vertical distributions of various aerosol types in different regions and seasons, and investigate the relationships between vertical distributions of various aerosol types and convective clouds and associated precipitation;
• disentangle different aerosol effects (i.e., microphysical effect and radiative effect) as well as meteorological influence, and assess effects of aerosol vertical distributions on convective clouds and precipitation on the seasonal timescale;
• achieve a more systematic understanding of the aerosol effects on convective clouds and their associated lightning or precipitation production, as well as better prediction of the occurrence and characteristics of lightning;
• publish work in peer-reviewed journals and develop proposals for novel observational and modeling studies of aerosol-radiation-cloud-precipitation interactions.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):
• Ph.D. in one the earth science disciplines or in related fields in physics, and minimum of 3 years of research experience in relevant field.
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in atmospheric sciences.
• Strong background and prior experience in data analysis based on satellite and/or in situ observations and numerical modeling using regional or global models (e.g., WRF/WRF-Chem; CESM, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

  • Cover Letter (Optional)

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

n/a

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10284

Help contact: tle@jifresse.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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

Job location

Los Angeles, CA