The successful applicant will join an atmospheric and climate modeling, analysis and prediction research group focused on the weather and climate processes and their representation in regional and global models. Specific areas of focus are clouds, deep convection and climate feedback processes, with a notable emphasis on liquid and ice cloud microphysics. Research activities utilize data from a number of satellite sensors, with particular emphasis on CloudSat, Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS), Microwave Limb Sounder (MLS), and Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM), as well as other instruments in the NASA A-Train satellite constellation. These data are being used to assess model simulation capabilities and guide model parameterization development and improvements. Strong emphasis is being placed on multi-scale, multi-sensor and interdisciplinary processes. In addition, there are local collaborative efforts with faculty at Caltech and UCLA.
The position is awarded for nominally one year, and is renewable for one additional year and possibly two, depending on funding availability. Dr. Duane Waliser, senior research scientist in the Earth and Space Science Division at JPL, will serve as postdoctoral adviser to the selected candidate. The appointee will be guided by the JPL adviser to ensure that the research work will result in publications in open literature. Postdoctoral appointments at JPL are initially for one year and may be renewed in one-year increments for up to two additional years. The starting salary for a recent Ph.D. is US$52,000 per year and may vary somewhat according to the candidate’s qualifications. Evidence of completion of the Ph.D. is required.
Applicants should submit a CV and the names of three references to:
Duane Waliser
Jet Propulsion Laboratory M/S 183-501
4800 Oak Grove Dr.
Pasadena, CA 91109
FAX : (818) 354-5148
Email: Duane.E.Waliser@jpl.nasa.gov
