Postdoctoral Research Associate for the Oak Ridge Climate Change Science Institute

Organization
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Reference Code
ORNL10-88-ORCCSI
Description

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory invites applications for Postdoctoral appointments for the Oak Ridge Climate Change Science Institute (ORCCSI), a new multi-agency, multi-disciplinary crosscutting program. Research opportunities are available within several of the Institute’s key project areas. The Institute’s leading edge research involves close collaboration with in a multi-disciplinary research environment consisting of computational scientists, computer scientists, and scientists in the climate science disciplines (including experimentalists), conducting basic and applied research in support of the Laboratory’s climate change strategy. 

Areas of research  include: Earth System Modeling; Atmospheric; Climate Dynamics; Algorithm and  Numerical Methods; Carbon Cycle and Ecosystem Modeling; Data Analytics and  Visualization; Climate Change Data Science; Ecosystem Processes; Climate Change  Impacts

Successful candidates  will have a proven track record in one or more of the areas of interest,  excellent communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team.  Demonstrated experience with the development of large, complex software systems  would also be beneficial. Applicants should clearly state relevant experience  and skills, including level of proficiency, and indicate whether they are  seeking a research-oriented or software development position.

More information about  the Oak Ridge Climate Change Science Institute can be found at http://climatechangescience.ornl.gov.

Technical Questions:
Questions regarding the position  can be directed to Jim Hack at jhack@ornl.gov. Please include the  requisition number and title when corresponding.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in computer science, atmosphere science or a closely related discipline is required for the Postdoctoral appointment. Applicants cannot have received the most recent degree more than five years prior to the date of application appointment and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment.

Eligibility Requirements
  • Degree: Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 month(s).
  • Discipline(s):
    • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (16 )
    • Earth and Geosciences (21 )
    • Environmental and Marine Sciences (14 )
Affirmation

I certify that I have completed coursework towards a degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related field.

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