Position Information
| Posting Number |
PG191464PD |
| Position Number |
00109758 |
| Position Type |
Post Doc |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
Departmental Information
| Department ID |
063001 - NC Institute of Climate Studies |
| Department |
063001 - NC Inst of Climate Studies |
| Job City & State |
Asheville, NC |
Position Overview
| Essential Job Duties |
The Postdoctoral Research Scholar will provide scientific and technical support in the area of weather and climate extremes science and data analysis. Primary duties will be in support of projects that are investigating historical trends and future projections of weather and climate extremes characteristics. Key objectives include increasing the fundamental understanding of the meteorological mechanisms responsible for historical trends and applying this understanding to future projections.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Postdoctoral Research Scholar will contribute to ongoing research investigating weather and climate extremes. One area of emphasis is on identifying and characterizing the meteorological mechanisms for historical extreme precipitation events and applying this increased understanding to estimates of future changes in extreme precipitation design values. This research includes extensive analysis of various datasets, including historical station observations (Global Historical Climatology Network daily and hourly), reanalyses (e.g. ERA5,
MERRA-2), global and regional climate model simulations (e.g. CMIP6, NA-
CORDEX). Machine learning tools are being applied to these datasets to accelerate our research. This increased knowledge is being used to provide better future estimates of changes in engineering design including precipitation frequency design values (e.g. Intensity-Duration-Frequency curves).
This position is located in Asheville, NC. |
| Other Work/Responsibilities |
- Fully participate in unit (NCICS, project teams, NCEI, etc.) activities and meetings
- Make timely presentations at appropriate scientific venues as requested or needed
- Other related duties as assigned
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Requirements and Preferences
| Work Schedule |
Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM |
| Department Required Skills |
- Ph.D. in Earth or Environmental Science (atmospheric science, geography, etc.), engineering, or related field
- Completion of Ph.D. by start date of appointment
- Experience with analysis of large observational and/or model climate datasets
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
- Personal enthusiasm for the project goals
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- Must be able to work independently as well as make positive team contributions.
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| Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education |
- Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences, with a focus on extreme precipitation research
- Experience with the analysis of reanalyses, CMIP6, and dynamcially-downscaled datasets
- Experience with GHCN daily or hourly datasets and radar rainfall datasets
- Experience with the development and use of statistically downscaled datasets
- Experience with modern methods of statistical analysis of weather and climate extremes
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| Required License or Certification |
N/A |
| Valid NC Driver's License required? |
No |
| Commercial Driver's License Required? |
No |
Recruitment Details
| Anticipated Hiring Range |
$55,000-$65,000 DOQ |
| If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many |
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Applicant Information
| Quick Link |
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/217707 |
| EEO |
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or
workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
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North Carolina State University
$55,000-$65,000 DOQ
May 14, 2025