The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of California Riverside invites applicants for a postdoctoral scholar to conduct research on the role of oceans in climate change, for instance, Southern Ocean heat uptake, in Riverside, CA. The postdoctoral scholar will have primary responsibility for performing experiments with climate models and conducting analysis that combines observations and model results. Although the start date of this position in Spring 2024 is anticipated, it is flexible.
Basic qualifications for this position that must be met by the date of hire include:
Ph.D. in atmosphere, ocean and climate sciences or a related field
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
Experience working in supercomputing environments (Linux/Unix)
Demonstrated experience with running climate model simulations and analyzing model outputs
Recent accomplishments demonstrating research as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications
This is a full-time position. The initial appointment is for 2 years, with the potential for an additional year based on satisfactory performance and funding availability. The salary range is based on the UC system-wide salary scales. A reasonable estimate of full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $64,480 -$77,327.
To apply: submit the following documents to Wei Liu (wei.liu@ucr.edu). Review of applications will commence on February 26, 2024, and proceed until the position is filled. For full consideration, applicants should submit their complete applications prior to the above date.
A cover letter
A detailed CV
List of three references with contact information
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, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HRSU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
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, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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