The University of Wisconsin – Madison
Postdoctoral position in ENSO dynamics and biases in coupled models
The Center for Climatic Research (CCR) at the University of Wisconsin – Madison is inviting applicants for a regular 2-year post-doctoral position, to participate in new research project on understanding ENSO biases in coupled models. Applicants will join a NOAA-funded collaborative project between CCR and the Atmospheric Sciences Department at the University of Washington. The applicant will develop novel new tools and methodology for understanding how specific mean state biases in coupled model simulations affect characteristics of simulated ENSO variability. The same tools and methodology will also be used to quantify how global climate change may affect future ENSO variability. Applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Daniel J. Vimont (dvimont@wisc.edu) or Dr. David S. Battisti (david@atmos.washington.edu) for more information about the project.
We seek an individual with a strong background in tropical coupled dynamics, excellent quantitative skills, proficient computational skills (including Unix/Mac workstations and MATLAB), and experience with analyzing climate model output. Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in a field related to the research project by the start date of the appointment. The appointment will be at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, but will involve occasional travel to the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. Please contact Dr. Daniel J. Vimont at the University of Wisconsin – Madison (dvimont@wisc.edu) for more information about the appointment.
Applicants should send application materials, including a cover letter, a complete CV, a statement of research, and the names and addresses of three references to Dr. Daniel J. Vimont (dvimont@wisc.edu) by Feb. 28, 2009, though applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The preferred start date will be in Spring / Summer 2009. The position is funded for two years.
Please send application material to:
Daniel J. Vimont
1225 W. Dayton St.
Madison, WI 53706
Or by email to:
dvimont@wisc.edu
The University of Wisconsin – Madison is an equal opportunity employer.