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Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences at Iowa State University. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Ian Williams on numerical modeling of moist convection and land-atmosphere interactions. The appointment is for one-year, with a possibility of extension depending on available funding and job performance. Candidates with training in either atmospheric science or terrestrial ecology/land-surface modeling are encouraged to apply, but must have research experience using numerical models and scientific computing.

Depending on the successful candidate’s background and interests, job responsibilities may include: Performing and analyzing experiments using convection-allowing or LES configurations of regional/regionally-refined models (e.g., WRF); modeling historical and future climate/land-use scenarios to understand the effects of land surface change on clouds and precipitation; and evaluating model hindcasts against in-situ and remote-sensing observations to improve sub-grid scale parameterization of water cycle processes in Earth system models.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in atmospheric science or a closely related scientific discipline. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research experience with relevant numerical modeling methods and scientific computing
• Demonstrated publication record and strong communication skills
• Experience designing, running, and interpreting numerical model experiments
• Research experience in one or more science areas including: boundary layer meteorology and turbulence, mesoscale meteorology, cloud physics, or terrestrial ecosystem science
• Experience with complex numerical modeling projects, such as coupled Earth system model components (e.g., land-surface/carbon cycle models), or data assimilation methods 

Proposed Start Date:
September 1, 2022

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
August 31, 2023

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program.

Original Posting Date:
July 14, 2022

Posting Close Date:
July 28, 2022

Job Requisition Number:
R9088