Associate Research Scientist
- Employer
- Columbia University, Climate School
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Salary
- Provides a comprehensive salary and benefits package.
- Closing date
- Nov 21, 2021
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- Discipline
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Career Level
- Researcher
- Education Level
- PhD
- Job Type
- Full-time
- Relocation Cost
- No Relocation
- Sector Type
- Academia
The Center for Climate Systems Research (CCSR) in the Earth Institute, Columbia University in New York City invites applicants for an Associate Research Scientist appointment to study cloud-aerosol interactions through numerical modeling and analysis of remote sensing and airborne measurements.
The Associate Research Scientist will study aerosol-cloud interactions in the meteorological context of cold air outbreaks with an overarching goal of assessing and advancing model physics in the GISS climate model (ModelE). In conjunction with a science team devoted to characterizing cold air outbreaks over the NW Atlantic through a multi-aircraft field campaign, the Associate Research Scientist will analyze remote sensing and in situ measurements, design, conduct, and analyze large-eddy simulations, and evaluate the fidelity of the column physics of ModelE to represent cold air outbreaks and the associated aerosol-mediated cloud regime transitions using single-column model simulations. The Associate Research Scientist will perform original research, present novel results at scientific meetings, publish first-author papers in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to funding proposals.
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD atmospheric science or related field and at least two years post-PhD relevant experience is required.
- Strong mathematics and programming skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a vital member of a large, multi-institutional research team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Expertise with numerical modeling, including large-eddy simulations and single-column model simulations of boundary-layer cloud systems.
- Experience working with in situ and remote sensing datasets of clouds, aerosols, and meteorology.
- Coding skills in R, Python, and Fortran.
This is a full-time officer of research position and provides a comprehensive salary and benefits package.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
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