JOB DESCRIPTION
The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.
JOB TITLE:
Post Doctoral Research Associate
JOB PURPOSE:
Postdoctoral Associates are temporary fixed term Faculty dedicated to the pursuit of greater professional expertise after the attainment of the doctoral degree. This category recognizes that doctoral recipients in some disciplines may require intensive advanced work in a particular discipline before seeking permanent employment. Postdoctoral Associates are not eligible for extended-term appointments. It is characteristic of Postdoctoral Associates to work with a small set of faculty mentors who are responsible for directing the employee’s research and training. The temporary nature of internships, the precariousness of grant funding, and the desire of many Postdoctoral Associates to acquire permanent employment early in their careers call for a specific set of governing regulations for this category of employee.
The University of Wyoming (UW) department of Atmospheric Science (ATSC) invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship focused on leveraging spaceborne and suborbital observations for machine-learning aided global model development and physical understanding of the water cycle as part of the NASA-funded Global to Regional Origins of Water Stress (GROWS) initiative. As the Mountain West faces an unprecedented ‘mega-drought’, understanding and predicting water transport in this region is of critical importance. This fellowship is funded through a UW-led collaboration with the following NASA centers: GISS, JPL, and GSFC. The successful candidate may begin in August of 2023 and will work on using observations from a variety of platforms to constrain how moisture converges into the Mountain West and the origin of regional water stress. They will leverage the perturbed parameter ensemble created in the development of the GISS-E3 model to constrain and understand how global climate affects regional water stress.
The position is a 1 year appointment with renewal up to 3 years. GROWS places a premium on advancing your career through conference travel and collaborating closely with our colleagues at NASA centers is a key element of the proposal, including a two-week secondment to NASA-GISS in New York City.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participate in UAV field deployment, mentor graduate student supported by GROWS, work with climate model data and observations, experience or interest in developing surrogate models.
COMPETENCIES:
Programming and machine learning to develop surrogate models
Knowledge of climate model data usage
Observations and background in atmospheric science
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Doctoral Degree is required for this position, however, consideration will be given to applicants that are currently pursuing their Doctoral Degree and will complete the degree prior to starting work.
- Valid driver’s license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working with climate model data and observations and a background in atmospheric science. Strong foundation in programming and experience using machine learning to develop surrogate models, or an interest in learning how to develop surrogate models.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: CV, one page statement of research interests, and contact information for three work-related references.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
