Post doc opportunity WRF-Chem

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Postdoctoral Associate
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York

Position Function
Applications are sought for a Post Doc to participate in a project designed to quantify and attribute variability and trends in aerosol characteristics of relevance to climate forcing.

The selected applicant will conduct numerical modeling using WRF-Chem and participate in statistical analyses of reanalysis and remote sensing data.

Specific responsibilities (and approximate effort allocation) include:
(55%) Conduct simulations with WRF-Chem over North America.
(20%) Conduct model performance analyses using remote sensing observations and reanalysis products
(10%) Archive model output and remote sensing data using best-practice data provenance procedures
(15%) Develop publication-quality research manuscripts

Requirements:
The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. in atmospheric science, engineering or related subject. Experience with WRF-Chem is essential, familiarity with geospatial analysis of large data sets, and programming in Fortran and Matlab is desirable. One year term position with possibility of renewal.

To Apply:
For full consideration, please send a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of contribution to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the names and contact information of three references at Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/jobs/13453 .

Questions may be directed to Professor S.C. Pryor (sp2279@cornell.edu).
Applications will be considered until the position is filled but those received by 7 April 2019 will receive full consideration.
Intended start date: 15 May 2019.

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