Postdoctoral Associate in Atmospheric Science
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
Who We Are
Cornell's Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences engages in world-class research, and outstanding teaching, service and outreach. Cornell earth and atmospheric scientists are engaged around the world as international leaders in a wide range of disciplines.
Professor Sara C. Pryor and her group use a combination of field measurements, big data analytics and high-fidelity numerical models to address research questions in atmospheric science and energy science. She is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Meteorological Society.
What You Will Do
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Associate to join a vibrant research team focused on performing and analyzing high-resolution simulations with the Weather Research and Forecasting model (WRF). You will participate in research applying WRF to address research questions in the realms of climate dynamics and wind energy applications. The job duties include:
• Compiling WRF-SWAN-ROMS model chain and WRF on various computing platforms.
• Conducting and evaluating numerical downscaling simulations using WRF.
• Develop publication-quality research manuscripts.
• Data archiving using best-practice data provenance procedures.
What We Need
• Ph.D. in atmospheric science, engineering, or related subject.
• Experience with high-performance computing environments and the Weather Research and Forecasting model (WRF) is required.
• Familiarity with coupling WRF to ocean models and with wind energy applications is highly desirable.
This is a full-time position and will be located in Ithaca, New York. This is a one-year appointment with possible extension depending on funding and performance.
Rewards and Benefits
We hope you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, well-being, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
• Salary will be commensurate with experience.
• Our benefits program includes comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, and more.
• Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25 - January 1.
• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program.
• We invite you to follow this link to get more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/summaries-benefits.
To apply:
Qualified candidates should submit a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a statement of contribution to diversity, equity, and inclusion via the website.
Applications
will be reviewed until the position is filled, but those received by October 15.
2022 will receive full consideration. The posting will close on December 15,
2022.
The
preferred start date is before January 16, 2023.
For more information, please contact Professor Sara C. Pryor (sp2279@cornell.edu).
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Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
* finished (2022/09/07, finished 2023/05/24, listed until 2022/12/15)