Postdoctoral Scholar - Climate, Sustainability, and Human Well-Being

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Wildfires are among the costliest natural hazards impacting ecosystems and human society. To deepen our understanding of how changes in large-scale circulation and local mesoscale processes shape wildfire environments in North America, the Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences at Penn State's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar position.

Position Details:

The successful applicant will be under the mentorship of Dr. Laifang Li and Dr. Xingchao Chen and collaborate closely with scientists at the Penn State Earth and Environmental Systems Institute. This is an 18-month appointment with the possibility of extension, contingent on performance and funding. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and strong research support, including funding for travel to professional conferences. The anticipated start date is February 1, 2025.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences or a related field (Atmospheric Science, Climate Dynamics, Oceanography, Hydrology, etc.) by the date of employment.

• Proficiency in scientific programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R, NCL).

• Experience in numerical modeling, with a preference for WRF and CESM.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary research environment.

We strongly encourage applicants who enhance diversity in Earth Sciences to apply.

Application Requirements

To apply, interested applicants should upload the following as asingle PDF to their candidate record:

• A one-page cover letter

• A two-page research statement describing your past research experience and future research/career goals

• A one-page Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness (DEI) statement on your contributions to promoting DEI within EMS and the Penn State community

• Your current CV

• Contact information for three professional references

Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Laifang Li (lfl5240@psu.edu) and Dr. Xingchao Chen (xzc55@psu.edu)

The Pennsylvania State University's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences takes an active role in building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. Weunderstand that our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to each other. Applicants should know that the faculty, staff,and students of EMS have a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, and belonging and of engagement which creates an inclusive environment intheir department/workplace.

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