The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia is currently seeking candidates to fill a postdoctoral research associate position. These observations are used for agricultural and environmental applications. Efforts are also underway to incorporate a weather prediction component based on the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model for the agricultural and environmental decision making such as frost prediction and pest population/disease prediction, irrigation scheduling, etc. A postdoctoral research associate is needed to conduct model predictions and evaluation of the WRF model with mesonet data and to develop a decision support system. The incumbent will be responsible to process and interpret meteorological data for use in the WRF model for regional downscaling, conduct model simulations using the WRF modeling system for case studies, and evaluate model output for a variety of environmental and agricultural applications.

The successful candidate must possess a PhD in meterorology, atmospheric science, agricultural engineering, environmental Engineering, or a related field. Advanced knowledge of numerical modeling and numerical weather prediction, as well as experience using mesoscale models, Unix/Linux computing environments, skill in programming (Fortran and/or C) and scripting languages (Python and/or Perl), and graphical display programs and WRF visualization tools is essential. Demonstrated skills in analyzing large data sets from model outputs, generating verification statistics, application of statistics in model evaluation, and an understanding of the atmospheric processes in the models are necessary. The candidate must also possess good oral and written presentation skills of technical and scientific material and be willing to work effectively with a team of scientists to complete interdisciplinary projects, formulate proposals, and participate in local and national science meetings/conferences.

Applicants must email a cover letter describing the applicant’s relevant background information and research experience, a resume, and the names and contact information of at least three references to Gerrit Hoogenboom, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of Georgia, Griffin, Georgia 30223, fax: 770-228-7218; gerrit@uga.edu.