The Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (RSMAS), University of Miami invites applications for a postdoctoral position. We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate who will team with scientists to conduct research to try to infer the sensitivities of atmospheric convection to ambient humidity, using field observations from the DYNAMO campaign (held in 2011-12 in the equatorial Indian Ocean). Key observations will be humidity data, including time-height profiles needed to retrieve or deduce from multi-channel passive microwave remote sensing, as well as data on convective cloud systems, such as Doppler radar-derived wind divergence profiles. Candidates should be familiar with multivariate (matrix) linear algebra, for statistical retrievals (inversions) and relationship estimation, but well-grounded in meteorological physical sensibility.

The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in atmospheric or related science, preferably with prior experience in data analysis of relevant observations, and good skills in scientific deduction and communication of scientific findings.

Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including contacts for three professional references, and a one-page statement of research interests and relevant experience. Applications will be reviewed beginning December 9, 2013.

The appointment will initially be one year, renewable up to two-and-a-half years. Salary will commensurate with experience. Applications or requests for more information should be directed to:

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Dr. Brian Mapes
Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami
4600 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL 33149-1098
Email: mapes@miami.edu.