The Stuecker Climate Dynamics Lab at the University of Hawaii at Manoa is looking for a Graduate Research Assistant (PhD position) to work on the coupled dynamics of future climate change in the tropical Pacific with focus on the interplay between the atmospheric circulation, clouds, and the upper ocean.

Starting date: Either spring 2023 or fall 2023 semester start is possible depending on preference.

Requirements: Applicants must have a BS or MS degree in oceanography, atmospheric/environmental science, physics, or closely related fields. Strong skills in oral and written communication, coding, and good academic performance records are required. Candidates should have interest in learning to conduct and analyze climate model experiments with the Community Earth System Model (CESM), including making changes to model source code. The successful applicant must complete the UHM Graduate Division application process and be accepted into the UHM Physical Oceanography graduate program. Please contact Malte Stuecker (stuecker hawaii edu) if interested in the position.

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Application deadlines: Spring 2023 semester: August 1st 2022 for international students and September 1st 2022 for US students Fall 2023 semester: December 15th 2022 for both international and US students