The Climate Physics Group at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory seeks a postdoctoral research associate to join a team conducting research on tropical cloud processes and associated feedbacks using ARM data. The successful candidate will perform analysis of remote sensing data and model output and contribute to research projects leading to improved parameterization of clouds in climate models. Possible projects include investigation of MJO processes, understanding links between deep convection and associated cirrus anvil, and the transition between shallow and deep convection. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to work independently, and contribute as an author on presentations and journal articles.

Demonstrated expertise in programming (C, C++, Fortran, MatLab, or IDL) is required. Desired expertise includes excellent written and oral communication skills, experience with analysis of ground-based or satellite remote sensing data, experience with the WRF or CAM model, and knowledge of tropical meteorology or convective parameterizations. Candidates must have received a PhD in atmospheric science or meteorology within the past five years from an accredited college or university.

For more information, please contact Sally.McFarlane@pnl.gov or Beat.Schmid@pnl.gov. To apply, go to http://jobs.pnl.gov and search on Job ID# 117923.