Postdoctoral Appointee - Atmospheric Modeling, Remote

Sandia Corporation is seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee in Atmospheric Modeling to simulate cirrus clouds using advanced atmospheric models. The role involves designing experiments, analyzing model outputs, and publishing findings. Candidates should have a recent PhD in Atmospheric or Climate Sciences and experience in climate modeling. The position offers flexible work arrangements, including full-time and part-time options, and is fully remote.
About the position

The Postdoctoral Appointee in Atmospheric Modeling at Sandia National Laboratories will focus on simulating cirrus clouds using high-resolution large-scale atmospheric models. This role aims to study the efficacy and impacts of cirrus cloud thinning as a climate intervention strategy. The appointee will work within an interdisciplinary team, conducting experiments, analyzing model outputs, and contributing to research publications and presentations.

Responsibilities
• Design, setup, and carry out experiments with E3SM's storm resolving atmosphere model SCREAM.
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• Analyze and interpret model output to quantify impacts of cirrus cloud seeding on cirrus cloud properties, the radiative budget, and potential downstream impacts on the hydrologic cycle.
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• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
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• Present research at relevant conference venues.
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• Network with other scientists both within and outside Sandia.
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• Pursue follow-on research in support of broad-ranging mission areas.

Requirements
• Recent PhD in Atmospheric or Climate Sciences, or in a related field.
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• Proven research experience, as evidenced by a strong record of research publications and presentations.
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• Experience in atmospheric/climate modeling, analysis, and interpretation.
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• Experience running and interpreting simulations with Earth system models (e.g., E3SM/SCREAM, CESM, GFDL, GISS, etc.).
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• Familiarity with cloud microphysics, especially cirrus clouds.
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• Familiarity with aerosol-cloud interactions.
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• Proficiency with computer languages used for modeling and analysis (e.g., C, C++, Fortran, Python, Julia, R, MATLAB, NCL).

Nice-to-haves
• Expertise in the simulation and analysis of cirrus clouds.
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• Expertise in aerosol-cloud interactions.
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• Expertise in high resolution (cloud or storm-resolving) atmospheric models.
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• Development or implementation of components within climate models (e.g., new parameterizations, alternative computational schemes).
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• Familiarity with high performance computing environments.
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• Proven ability to advance the state-of-the-art in climate science-related subject areas as evidenced by original high-impact publications or a high h-index/other citation analysis.
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• Ability to conduct self-directed research.
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• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary research environments on problems comprising diverse application domains.
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• Proven research community leadership through activities such as participation in student or professional organizations, outreach activities, etc.
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• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
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• Desire to perform in a dynamic environment and demonstrated interest and/or experience in service to the nation.

Benefits
• Generous vacations
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• Strong medical benefits
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• Competitive 401k
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• Learning opportunities
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• Relocation assistance
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• Flexible work arrangements including 9/80 and 4/10 workweeks
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• Telecommuting options