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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Position Number: 6605026
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Science - Geology, Earth Sciences & Oceanography

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Requisition Number: 67588
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 27-Oct-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ATOC) welcomes applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position focusing on Arctic ice clouds and ice nucleation. The position is part of a dynamic project to understand how intentional or unintentional perturbations to Arctic clouds may affect Arctic climate and ripple through the Arctic climate system to impact Sea Ice, Ice Sheets, permafrost and the Arctic Carbon cycle. You will work with a team of other researchers analyzing different aspects of arctic climate. This position will be co-mentored by Marika Holland (NCAR) and Andrew Gettelman (PNNL/CU).
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ATOC) provides a world-class, interdisciplinary research and educational environment to examine the dynamical, physical, and chemical processes that occur in the atmosphere and ocean. A major theme is the establishment of a physical basis for observing, modeling, and understanding climate and global change.

The University of Colorado Boulder is located in a region having the greatest concentration of geophysical researchers in the nation and perhaps the world. The proximity of ATOC to this atmospheric and oceanic science excellence is the foundation of our unique philosophy and vision, which elevates our department to one of worldwide prominence. The guiding principle of ATOC is to be the focal point for atmospheric and oceanic science education and research training in this geographic region of world-renowned excellence. The University of Colorado, Boulder was ranked number one in atmospheric science in Shanghai Ranking's 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

This position will analyze observations and numerical simulations performed with the Community Earth System Model (CESM) to better understand how Arctic ice clouds and ice nucleation due to aerosols affects the Arctic and global climate system. This will involve running some simulations and analyzing observations and simulations focusing on ice clouds and aerosols that nucleate ice in ice and mixed phase clouds in the Arctic. The project will help improve the representation of cloud microphysics for ice clouds in CESM and to understand how changes to ice clouds may alter the Arctic climate system.

What We Can Offer

The annual salary for this full-time position is $69,500 per year.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Ph.D. in atmospheric sciences, meteorology, physical oceanography, or a related field and have an interest in Arctic Climate.
Experience processing large model outputs, applying statistical methods, diagnosing physical processes, and performing model simulations with a hierarchy of models from idealized to global.
Experience analyzing and performing global climate simulations is desired.
Ability to perform independent research.
Proficiency in written and verbal English are essential for publishing research papers and presenting results from the project.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume/CV.
A cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.
Optional: Transcript/Proof of Degree.

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version (if applicable) as an optional attachment.
During the application process you will need to enter contact information for a reference. We will request a letter of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.

This position will remain open for applications until October 27th, 2025.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate/67588