Postdoctoral Associate
University of Miami
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About the Role
The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) of the University of Miami (UM) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position. This role involves validation and improvement of numerical model forecasts from the Hurricane Analysis and Forecast System (HAFS).
Key Responsibilities
- Improve model physics, especially boundary-layer and convective physics.
- Compare model forecasts with relevant observational datasets.
- Analyze and interpret results.
- Present findings at scientific meetings.
- Publish results in scientific journals.
- Work in close collaboration with scientists in the Hurricane Research Division (HRD) at NOAA’s Atmospheric Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML).
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science or a related field.
- Experience with one or more of the following:
- Performing numerical simulations of tropical cyclones.
- Analysis of tropical cyclone numerical model output.
- Analysis of tropical cyclone observational data.
- Strong programming skills.
- Strong scientific communication skills.
- Experience and familiarity with analysis of tropical cyclone boundary layer structure would be helpful.
- Familiarity with the research areas of NOAA’s Hurricane Research Division at AOML would be particularly valuable.
Qualifications
- A current CV.
- A statement of interest.
- The names of 3 people who can provide letters of recommendation.