Postdoctoral Associate
About The Position
The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) of the University of Miami invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The role involves validating and improving numerical model forecasts from the Hurricane Analysis and Forecast System (HAFS), including improvements to model physics—especially boundary-layer and convective physics—and comparisons with relevant observational datasets. The associate will analyze and interpret results, present findings at scientific meetings, and publish results in scientific journals. The work will be conducted in close collaboration with scientists in the Hurricane Research Division (HRD) at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML).
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science or a related field.
- Experience in one or more of the following: performing numerical simulations of tropical cyclones, analyzing tropical cyclone numerical model output, or analyzing tropical cyclone observational data.
- Strong programming skills.
- Strong scientific communication skills.
- Submit a current CV, a statement of interest, and the names of three people who can provide letters of recommendation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and familiarity with analysis of tropical cyclone boundary-layer structure.
- Familiarity with research areas aligned with the general activities of NOAA’s Hurricane Research Division at AOML.
Responsibilities
- Validate and improve numerical model forecasts from the Hurricane Analysis and Forecast System (HAFS).
- Improve model physics, especially boundary-layer and convective physics.
- Compare model forecasts and results with relevant observational datasets.
- Analyze and interpret research results.
- Present findings at scientific meetings.
- Publish results in scientific journals.
- Collaborate closely with scientists in NOAA’s Hurricane Research Division at AOML.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
