Postdoctoral Research Staff Member - Climate Analysis

Key Skills

C Programming, C++, Climate Risk modeling, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Linux Operating system, Machine learning techniques, Python Programming, Unix Operating system

Job Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

Pay

• $108,840 Annually

Job Description

We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work in the area of impacts-relevant climate data analytics, with the goal of evaluating credibility of new and existing high-resolution climate data products for use in vulnerability assessments and adaptation planning. Research topics may include but are not limited to.

• Understanding local-to-regional changes in water resources, extreme weather events, or infrastructural vulnerability.
• Novel techniques to quantify or constrain uncertainties in observational data.
• Novel techniques to quantify or constrain uncertainty in future climate projections.
• Climate data processing tools or toolchains (including machine learning methods); or
• Climate data visualization and communication.

This position is in conjunction with a LLNL lab-directed research and development (LDRD) project and LLNL’s PCMDI project (pcmdi.llnl.gov). This position is in the Atmospheric, Earth, and Energy Division of the Physical Life Sciences Directorate.

In this role you will

• Conduct original research addressing applications of impacts-relevant climate data.
• Analyze data from global/regional climate models, global storm resolving models , satellite and in-situ observations and/or statistically downscaled products.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and present technical results at scientific conferences.
• Travel as required to coordinate research with collaborators.
• Pursue independent (but complementary) research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• PhD in Atmospheric Science, Climate Science, Computer Science or a closely related field.
• Experience conducting research in atmospheric science, climate science, computer science or a closely related field.
• Experience and expertise in one or more of the following areas: climate data processing and analysis, climate change, weather/climate impacts, hydrologic cycle, uncertainty quantification, climate modeling, dynamical downscaling, statistical downscaling, climate data visualization.
• Experience analyzing output from regional or global climate models, including CMIP, NA-CORDEX, and/or NARCCAP data.
• Experience and expertise with statistical methods for analyzing climate data.
• Proficient in use of Python for data analysis and visualization.
• Proficient in use of Unix/Linux environments, including shell scripting.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills as evidenced by published results and presentations.
• Experience collaborating effectively with a team of scientists of diverse backgrounds and ability to travel to coordinate research with collaborators.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years. Eligible candidates are those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2022 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment

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Security Clearance

None required. However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check. (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.) For additional information, please see

DOE Order 472.2.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LLNL is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing candidates and employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We value and hire a diverse workforce as it is a vital component of our culture and success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Reasonable Accommodation

At LLNL, our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via our online form.

California Privacy Notice

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Position Information

This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years, open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity
• Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values
• Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement

Security Clearance

None required. However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check. (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.)

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

We invite you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include

EEO is the Law and

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use ouronline form to submit a request.

California Privacy Notice

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose.