**Postdoctoral Research Associate** **Requisition Number:** 62063 **Location:** Boulder Colorado **Employment Type:** Research Faculty **Schedule:** Full Time **Posting Close Date:** 15-Mar-2025 **Date Posted:** **Job Summary** The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ATOC) welcomes applications for two postdoctoral positions to help understand the sensitivity and coupling of the Arctic Cryosphere (with an emphasis on sea-ice, but also including snow, permafrost and ice sheets) to Arctic clouds and aerosols. One position is expected to focus on the cryosphere and one position on clouds and aerosols. The positions are part of a project to understand how intentional or unintentional perturbations to Arctic clouds may affect Arctic climate and ripple through the Arctic climate system and impact sea ice, ice sheets, permafrost, marine ecosystems, and the Arctic carbon cycle. These positions will be co-mentored by Marika Holland (NSF NCAR) and Andrew Gettelman (PNNL/CU). The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. **Who We Are** The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ATOC) provides a world-class, interdisciplinary research and educational environment to examine the dynamical, physical, and chemical processes that occur in the atmosphere and ocean. A major theme is the establishment of a physical basis for observing, modeling, and understanding climate and global change. The University of Colorado Boulder is located in a region having the greatest concentration of geophysical researchers in the nation and perhaps the world. The proximity of ATOC to this atmospheric and oceanic science excellence (https://www.colorado.edu/atoc/research/boulder-labs) is the foundation of our unique philosophy and vision, which elevates our department to one of worldwide prominence. The guiding principle of ATOC is to be the focal point for atmospheric and oceanic science education and research training in this geographic region of world-renowned excellence. The University of Colorado, Boulder was ranked number one in atmospheric science in Shanghai Ranking's 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. **What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be** + The researchers will analyze and help perform numerical simulations with the Community Earth System Model to better understand the Arctic cryosphere and global responses to Arctic cloud and aerosol perturbations. + This research requires experience processing large model outputs, applying statistical methods, diagnosing physical processes. **What We Can Offer** The salary for this position is $69,500 per year. **Benefits** The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) . **Be Statements** Be ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder. **What We Require** + The candidate should have, or be near to completing, a Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences, meteorology, physical oceanography, or a related field and have an interest in Arctic Climate, Cryosphere and/or Clouds and Aerosols. **What You Will Need** + Ability to perform independent research. + Proficiency in written and verbal English are essential for publishing research papers and presenting results from the project. **Special Instructions** To apply, please submit the following materials: 1. Resume or CV 2. Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position. If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment. During the application process you will need to enter contact information for a reference. We will request a letter of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses. Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until March 15th, 2025. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. (https://jobs.colorado.edu/) In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. **To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate/62063 (https://apptrkr.com/6005408)** Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/) jeid-2b466e171422ad4d8d70dd8fa248eaea The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.