Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar

Salary range: The posted UC system-wide salary scales set the minimum pay based on prior months of postdoc service (both domestic and international) before the start of appointment. See Table 23 and 23N (Hourly) for experience level minimums. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $64,480 -$77,327. Salaries that are higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated experience level minimum, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Percent time: 100 %

Anticipated start: Summer of 2024

Position duration: Initial Appointment is for 2 years

Application Window

Open date: December 20, 2023

Next review date: Thursday, Feb 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Feb 29, 2024 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

A postdoctoral researcher is sought for a collaborative project on the impact of Pacific climate variability on marine ecosystems in the California Current. This is part of a multi-institutional project with PIs at UCSB and Louisiana State University, with involvement from the NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (CINMS). The goal of the project is to evaluate performance of coupled climate models in simulating the physical and biogeochemical drivers of marine ecosystem ‘shocks’, and their relationship with modes of large-scale variability in the Pacific. The postdoctoral scholar will have primary responsibility for the analysis of large ensembles of coupled climate simulations, including assessment of models’ capacity for accurate simulation of California Current variability. The postdoc will also be responsible for evaluating metrics for ecosystem shocks using large ensembles, and for coordinating collaborations between project members and CINMS staff to develop climate-informed diagnostic indicators for marine ecosystem health, as well as attending scientific conferences to present results as appropriate.

This is a full-time position. Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. The initial appointment is for 2 years with the potential for an additional year based on satisfactory performance and funding availability.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD program (or equivalent) except the dissertation in atmosphere / ocean sciences or a closely related discipline, at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

PhD in atmosphere / ocean sciences or related discipline

Preferred qualifications

1 or more years Research experience in climate dynamics, physical oceanography, or marine biogeochemistry

1 or more years Experience working in supercomputing environments (Linux/Unix)

1 or more years Experience analyzing output from coupled climate models and/or regional ocean models

1 or more years Research expertise in climate impacts on marine ecosystems

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter (Optional)

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

Please provide the full names and email address for each reference. The references of the top three finalists may be contacted following the interview process.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02659

Help contact: rustiebeal@ucsb.edu

About UC Santa Barbara

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 status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Santa Barbara, CA