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Cloud Microphysics-Postdoctoral Researcher
Physical Life Sciences | livermore, CA | 10/04/2023
Job Code: PDS.1 Post-Dr Research Staff 1
Organization: Physical and Life Sciences
Position Type: Post Doctoral
Security Clearance: Anticipated DOE Q clearance (requires U.S. citizenship and a federal background investigation)
Drug Test: Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)
Medical Exam: Not applicable
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Pay Range
$108,840 Annually
Job Description
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct research in cloud microphysics modeling and observations. You will work on constraining cloud microphysical properties with observations and simulating their response to global climate change using a Global Cloud System Resolving Model. Familiarity with cloud modeling or remote sensing/radar meteorology is desired. The position will require working with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, programmers, and project managers to analyze data, apply new modeling capabilities, and validate atmospheric simulations.
This position is in the Atmospheric, Earth & Energy Division, Atmospheric Science Research and Applications Group.
In this role you will
- Conduct creative research in the field of cloud microphysics.
- Develop, validate, and apply algorithms to simulate or observe clouds and hydrometeors.
- Analyze model and observational datasets relevant to climate and weather.
- Document research by publishing papers in peer-reviewed journals and present technical results at scientific conferences.
- Collaborate with others in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
- PhD in atmospheric science, mechanical, aerospace, civil or environmental engineering, computational science, or a closely related field.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: clouds dynamics, aerosol or cloud microphysics, mesoscale modeling, radar meteorology, or computational fluid dynamics.
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, Fortran, C++.
- Experience with high performance computing or interest in learning this skill.
- Experience conducting research in atmospheric science, engineering, or a closely related field.
- Able to travel as required to collaborate with researchers or attend meetings and conferences.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills, as evidenced by published results and presentations.
Qualifications We Desire
- Experience or familiarity with radar or satellite observations.
- Experience or familiarity with microscale, mesoscale, or global modeling.
- Experience or familiarity with uncertainty quantification, ensembles, and statistical analysis.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Position Information
This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years. Eligible candidates are those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.
Position Information
This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years, open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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Security Clearance
This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
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