Job Title Post Doctoral Research Associate Agency Texas A&M University Department Meteorology Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Who We Are The Department of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University researches the physical processes that influence and determine our climate as well as providing insight into how and why the climate changes. This is an enormous topic and covers spatial scales from atmospheric chemistry, aerosol particles, air pollution, cloud particles, with radii of microns, to large-scale atmospheric waves, with length scales of thousands of kilometers. Topics studied in the department include the physics of convection, climate variability, feedback physics, climate sensitivity, climate extremes, and regional modeling. Variability and predictability of climate on seasonal to millennial timescales, coupled ocean-atmosphere interaction, large-scale dynamics of the atmosphere and the oceans. What We Want The Post Doctoral Research Associate as part of a collaborative research team will participate in the project and carry out the studies of aerosols. The selected candidate will improve the DOE Energy Exascale Earth System Model related to aerosol processes and conduct model experiments to understand model behaviors. Additional responsibilities include interpreting data, analyzing the model results and compare them with observational data to evaluate model performance. The selected candidate will be responsible for data management of the project and providing input suitable for climate modeling while also supporting related research efforts in the research group. What You Need to Know + Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience + Special Note: This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance Required Education and Experience: + Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, or closely related field Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Advanced knowledge of aerosol and atmospheric processes in the climate system + Good understanding of the principles of aerosol processes + Excellent understanding of the current challenges and developments in aerosol research + Ability to interact with atmospheric scientists and climate modelers, and participate in the development of earth system models (ESMs) + Ability to interact with the faculty and mentor graduate students of the Department of Atmospheric Sciences in climate model developments and modeling + Excellent written and oral communication skills + Aerosol modeling Preferred Qualifications: + Some experience in using the DOE Energy Exascale Earth System Model or NCAR Community Earth System Model + Some experience of using the ESMs Responsibilities: + Collaborate Research: Participates in the research project and carry out the studies of aerosols. Improves the DOE Energy Exascale Earth System Model related to aerosol processes. Conducts model experiments to understand model behaviors. + Interpreting Data: Analyzes the model results and compares them with observational data to evaluate model performance. + Data Management: Oversees data management of the project and providing input suitable for climate modeling. Supports related research efforts in the research group. Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. 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