Tropical Systems Group Postdoctoral Researcher

Job TitleTropical Systems Group Postdoctoral Researcher

AgencyTexas A&M University

DepartmentMeteorology

Proposed Minimum Salary$4,666.67 monthly

Job LocationCollege Station, Texas

Job TypeStaff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

The Department of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University researches the physical processes that influence and determine our climate as well as providing insight into how and why the climate changes. This is an enormous topic and covers spatial scales from atmospheric chemistry, aerosol particles, air pollution, cloud particles, with radii of microns, to large-scale atmospheric waves, with length scales of thousands of kilometers. Topics studied in the department include the physics of convection, climate variability, feedback physics, climate sensitivity, climate extremes, and regional modeling. Variability and predictability of climate on seasonal to millennial timescales, coupled ocean-atmosphere interaction, large-scale dynamics of the atmosphere and the oceans.

What We Want

The Tropical Systems Group, led by Dr. Núñez Ocasio in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University’s College of Arts & Sciences, invites applications for a self-motivated postdoctoral researcher to support and accelerate our research in tropical meteorology and km-scale atmospheric modeling ( The selected candidate will be expected to advance our efforts in studying high-impact tropical weather events. Key responsibilities will include conducting and analyzing convection-permitting simulations, as well as assisting with the downloading, management, and maintenance of datasets for ongoing and future projects. The researcher will also have the opportunity to help mentor graduate students. If the description sounds exciting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity to join our team.

What You Need to Know

Salary: $56,000 per year

Special Note: Because all or a portion of your salary may be funded by grants or contracts, your continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon availability of these funds in the future.

Required Education and Experience:

Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences or a related field (e.g., physics, math, computer science, environmental sciences)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge and experience performing data analysis on atmospheric science observations, model outputs, and other related types of datasets

Strong scientific programming skills, ideally in Python

Ability to apply statistical and other data-driven techniques to research

Knowledge of and ability to conduct tropical meteorology research procedures

Ability to spend a large amount of time using a computer in-office

Preferred Education and Experience:

Atmospheric modeling and communicating research

Demonstrate research experience in tropical meteorology

Scientific programming skills, ideally in Python and LINUX

Ability to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships

Responsibilities:

Collaborative Research: Conducts research on high-impact tropical weather events. Prepares manuscripts for publication and presentations in scientific meetings/conferences. Conducts and analyzes/interprets convection-permitting modeling. Performs mentorship and support for graduate students within the research group.

Data Management: Assists with the downloading, management, and maintenance of datasets for ongoing and future projects. Assists in the maintenance of relevant software packages and performs other duties as assigned.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

12-15 days of annual paid holidays

Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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