Post Doc Res Assoc or Research Scientist Associate - Atmospheric Science

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JOB TITLE:

Post Doctoral Research Scientist or Associate Research Scientist

JOB PURPOSE:

The University of Wyoming department of Atmospheric Science is seeking to fill two postdoctoral/associate research science positions in one of the following fields: Aerosol cloud interactions, cloud radiative effect and cloud feedback, atmospheric chemistry, extreme weather events, or planning observational deployments. The hired candidate will join an existing team to work on the Perturbed parameter ensemble Regression Optimization Center for Earth system model Evaluation and Development PROCEED; https://github.com/PROCEED-ESM project. [Full project description continues as in text...]

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Publish in peer reviewed journals.
• Present results at nationally/internationally recognized conferences.
• Create, share, and archive reproducible and robust code.
• Participate in group activities.
• Collaborate with other researchers.
• Contribute to writing proposals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS [Postdoctoral Scholar]:

• A Doctoral Degree is required for this position, however, consideration will be given to applicants that are currently pursuing their Doctoral Degree and will complete the degree prior to starting work.
• A publication in the peer-reviewed literature relevant to one of the focus areas listed above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS [Associate Research Scientist]:

• A MS Degree is required for this position, however, consideration will be given to applicants that are currently pursuing their degree and will complete the degree prior to starting work.
• Four publications in the peer-reviewed literature relevant to one of the focus areas listed above.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS [lists for both...]

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Applications must include:

• Cover letter...
• CV...

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 12/17/2025 will receive full consideration.

For further information, please contact Profs. Daniel McCoy (daniel.mccoy@uwyo.edu) and Dana Caulton (dcaulton@uwyo.edu).

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS: Work authorization sponsorship may be available...

WORK LOCATION: On-campus...