Postdoctoral Position Available
Arctic and Sub-Arctic Climate Variability
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, California
Review of applications will begin: Monday, 7 September 2009
Position will be open until filled.
For more information, please go to:
www.ess.uci.edu/employment
Or contact:
Gudrun Magnusdottir
Email: gudrun [at] uci.edu
The University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine) seeks a postdoctoral
research associate to work on arctic and sub-arctic climate variability.
The successful applicant will be involved in a project focused on
forcing and dynamical feedback between the atmospheric circulation as
expressed in terms of climate modes--especially the North Atlantic
Oscillation/Northern Annular Mode (NAO/NAM)--and other components of the
climate system, such as modes of ocean, sea ice, and stratospheric
variability. Observations and a hierarchy of models, both dynamical and
statistical, will be used. The models will range from simple linear
stochastic equations that represent interactions between the different
components of the climate system, to simplified, coupled global climate
models. The project includes collaboration with a group in statistics,
and collaborations are encouraged with other groups in the growing
climate focus at UC Irvine.
Scientists with a strong background in large-scale atmospheric/climate
dynamics and possessing excellent modeling, computational, and
statistical skills are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have
modeling experience and a strong programming background (e.g., Matlab).
A PhD in atmospheric or related sciences is required. The initial
appointment is for one year.
Applicants must submit a CV and the names of three references to:
Gudrun Magnusdottir
Dept. of Earth System Science
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92697-3100
Email: gudrun [at] uci.edu
Review of applications will begin: Monday, 7 September 2009.
The position will be open until filled.