Research Scientist, Cloud and Climate Department of Geophysical Sciences
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 81000 - 94000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Department of the Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago seeks a Research Scientist to investigate how high-altitude clouds interact with atmospheric aerosols and influence Earths radiation balance and climate. The primary responsibilities for this position include:
- Design and run cloud-resolving and global climate model experiments that impose realistic aerosol-derived radiative perturbations in the upper tropospherelower stratosphere.
- Diagnose cloud lifecycle changes (altitude extent optical properties) and quantify their net radiative impact at local and global scales.
- Bridge model hierarchies by integrating results across high-resolution models general circulation models and simple or parameterized models of clouds.
- Publish findings present at conferences and mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers.
The appointment is for a term of up to three years (with the possibility of reappointment for a fourth year) with an anticipated start date on or around 1 Nov. 2025 (negotiable). This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees including health retirement and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Scientists approved for remote work must be physically located in the United States while performing their duties. For tax purposes they must specifically reside in one of the following states or jurisdictions: California Colorado the District of Columbia Illinois Indiana Massachusetts Michigan New Mexico New York Oregon Utah Virginia or Wisconsin.
Remote scientists are responsible for ensuring they can effectively perform their responsibilities from their remote location. This includes but is not limited to maintaining a reliable internet connection and an adequate dedicated workspace.
Required
- Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science Climate Science Physics or a related field.
- At least two years post-doctoral research on cloud dynamics aerosols or radiative transfer.
- Demonstrated experience with cloud-resolving or super-parameterized climate models on high performance computing systems.
- Proficiency in Python (or Julia) Git and Linux/Unix environments.
Preferred
- Expertise in cirrus/anvil cloud processes aerosolcloud interactions or upper troposphere-lower stratosphere dynamics.
- Expertise in radiative transfer and experience with simple models.
- Track record of interdisciplinary collaboration and student mentorship.
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Machine Learning
- Python
- AI
- Bioinformatics
- C/C++
- R
- Biochemistry
- Research Experience
- Natural Language Processing
- Deep Learning
- Molecular Biology
About Company
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