"Postdoctoral Research Scientist"

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Description

The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Scientist (PDRS) position to focus on the subject of tropical cyclone hazard and risk modeling, including the relationship of tropical cyclones, and possibly other types of extreme weather events, to climate variability and change. The position will be located at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in Palisades, New York, within the Division of Ocean and Climate Physics and under the mentorship of Professors Adam Sobel, Suzana Camargo, and Chia-Ying Lee, and Professor Michael Tippett in Columbia’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. The work will involve the use and interpretation of statistical-dynamical and/or dynamical models of tropical cyclones and climate as well as climate model output and observational data sets.

Qualifications

Candidates should have recently obtained or be nearing completion of a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science or related field is required.

Initial appointment will be for one year with continuation for up to three years pending progress and funding.

The search will remain open to at least 30 days after the ad appears and will continue until the position is filled.

Columbia University benefits accompany this Officer of Research appointment.

The Lamont campus values diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from members of underrepresented minority groups.

Application Instructions

Starting salary: $70,000

We accept online applications only. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.