Senior Research Scientist

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Caltech (California) Full time
Job Summary

Caltech is a world-renowned institution that fosters innovation and excellence in scientific research. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Research Scientist to join our team and contribute to a major project aimed at improving our understanding of ocean heat uptake efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and analyze numerical simulation experiments to diagnose overturning rates, air-sea exchange of heat, and ocean heat transport.
  • Collaborate with colleagues at the University of Washington and the Courant Institute at New York University to coordinate project activities and meetings.
  • Analyze large datasets and perform statistical analyses of time series data.
  • Develop and implement numerical code to analyze model output, using open software protocols documented on the research group's GitHub account.
  • Disseminate research results through conference presentations and peer-reviewed journal articles.
Requirements
  • Ph.D. in oceanography, atmospheric science, climate, or a related Earth science field.
  • 8 years of related research experience, including postdoctoral research.
  • Substantial contributions to the ocean's role in Earth's climate.
  • Leadership experience in numerical experiment design and model output analysis approaches.
  • A sustained publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Strong writing and communication skills, with experience in proposal writing and research development.
  • Good organizational skills, with experience in leading project organization and arranging project meetings.
  • High-level coding experience in scientific languages such as Python, Matlab, or similar.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working on topics related to large-scale ocean circulation, air-sea interactions, and coupled climate models.
  • Experience in analyzing model output from the CMIP-class IPCC simulations.
  • Evidence of standing in the field through invited seminars and conference presentations.
  • Evidence of previous success in securing research funding.
  • Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.


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