Postdoctoral Research Associate

1 day ago


Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States Oak Ridge National Laboratory Full time
Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The successful candidate will have a strong background in atmospheric science, environmental science, or a related interdisciplinary field, and will be responsible for conducting research on sub-seasonal to seasonal scale (S2S) predictability.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct research on S2S predictability and translate the information into useful products for stakeholders.
  • Develop analytical frameworks for transforming research into stakeholder-relevant products.
  • Design and conduct model experiments and analyses.
  • Engage with stakeholders to understand the constraints on effective decision-making regarding S2S predictability.
  • Collaborate with researchers to broaden our research portfolio.
  • Maintain and improve scientific publication credentials.
  • Interpret, report, and present research findings to audiences of all levels.
Requirements:
  • Ph.D. in atmospheric science, environmental science, or a related interdisciplinary field within the last five years.
  • Strong research profile and ability to conduct independent research.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in running climate models and their analyses.
  • Experience in utilizing seasonal forecasting systems to examine predictability at various scales.
  • Knowledge about the characteristics of global monsoons and factors that drive their variability.
  • Knowledge of conventional and artificial intelligence approaches in developing data-driven models.
  • Experience analyzing big data, ensemble simulations, and remotely sensed data products.
  • Efficiency in the use of high-performance computing resources.
  • Advanced level expertise in a programming language such as Python.
  • Strong publication records in the areas of expertise.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Benefits:

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain dedicated people. The laboratory provides many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans, flexible work hours, and employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities.

Other benefits include prescription drug plan, dental plan, vision plan, 401(k) retirement plan, contributory pension plan, life insurance, disability benefits, generous vacation and holidays, parental leave, legal insurance with identity theft protection, employee assistance plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, wellness programs, educational assistance, relocation assistance, and employee discounts.



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