Summary Description: The Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics / Goddard Institute for Space Studies at Columbia University’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences invites applications for a postdoctoral research scientist to study cloud micro-physical processes and improve their representation in General Circulation Model (GCM) simulations.?The research involves a combination of modeling?using Cloud Resolving Models (CRMs) and GCMs, and data analysis using satellite, ground-based remote-sensing, and other field measurements.??The successful candidate will be running model simulations and evaluating the results against observational retrievals.
Minimum Qualifications: Candidates are expected to have established their ability to conduct original, independent scientific research in physics, mathematics, engineering, meteorology, or a related field.?? They are expected to be able to work well in a team and to communicate the results of their research orally and in writing.
Preferred Qualifications: The applicant is required to have a Ph.D. in Applied?? Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Meteorology, or a related field.??Advanced scientific programming skills are essential and should include both knowledge of programming and scripting languages such as Fortran, Pearl , and Python as well as commercial software packages such as MatLab or Interactive Data Language (IDL).
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