Postdoctoral Associate, Geology
- Employer
- University at Buffalo
- Location
- Buffalo, New York, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Feb 6, 2025
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Posting Details
Position Information
Fiscal Year
2024-2025
Position Title
Postdoctoral Associate, Geology
Classification Title
Postdoctoral Associate
Department
Department of Earth Science
Posting Number
R250022
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/55485
Employer
Research Foundation
Position Type
RF Professional
Job Type
Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade
E.89
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
As a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Earth Sciences , this position will support an investigation entitled “Earth System Modeling of Regional Sea Level Rise and Risk”. The candidate will work under the direction of Prof Nowicki (UB) and Prof Kopp (Rutgers) and in collaboration with multiple UB faculty and students as well as our external collaborators located at NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies ( GISS ) and at US universities. The work consists of using the GISS Earth System model (ModelE) in combination with the Framework for Assessing Changes to Sea-level ( FACTS ) and working closely with the Ice Sheet Model Intercomparison for CMIP7 (ISMIP7) to assess the key interactions that affect regional sea level. The FACTS tool has been used for probabilistic assessment of sea level projections in recent IPCC and NCA reports. Integration of ISMIP7 simulations with GISS ModelE outputs and FACTS is key to the success of the effort, so the postdoctoral associate will be in communication with team member, ISMIP7 participants and member of the NASA Sea level Change team and will be required to present the project at workshop and conferences as well as in publications.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral degree in an area related to Earth Science, Polar Science, Glaciology, Climate Science or Civil Engineering
Preferred Qualifications
Salary Range
$50,000 - $52,000
Additional Salary Information
The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
37.5 hours per week
Campus
North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name
Sophie Nowicki
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title
Empire Innovation Professor
Contact's Email
sophien@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone
716-645-3489
Posting Dates
Posted
02/05/2025
Deadline for applicants
Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
04/03/2025
References
Number of references required
3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
For more information, click the "How to Apply" button.
Position Information
Fiscal Year
2024-2025
Position Title
Postdoctoral Associate, Geology
Classification Title
Postdoctoral Associate
Department
Department of Earth Science
Posting Number
R250022
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/55485
Employer
Research Foundation
Position Type
RF Professional
Job Type
Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade
E.89
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
As a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Earth Sciences , this position will support an investigation entitled “Earth System Modeling of Regional Sea Level Rise and Risk”. The candidate will work under the direction of Prof Nowicki (UB) and Prof Kopp (Rutgers) and in collaboration with multiple UB faculty and students as well as our external collaborators located at NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies ( GISS ) and at US universities. The work consists of using the GISS Earth System model (ModelE) in combination with the Framework for Assessing Changes to Sea-level ( FACTS ) and working closely with the Ice Sheet Model Intercomparison for CMIP7 (ISMIP7) to assess the key interactions that affect regional sea level. The FACTS tool has been used for probabilistic assessment of sea level projections in recent IPCC and NCA reports. Integration of ISMIP7 simulations with GISS ModelE outputs and FACTS is key to the success of the effort, so the postdoctoral associate will be in communication with team member, ISMIP7 participants and member of the NASA Sea level Change team and will be required to present the project at workshop and conferences as well as in publications.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Helping develop a novel approach to produce fingerprints and scaling from the GISS ESM and inform improvements in the FACTS tool. This requires identifying suitable dataset/parameterizations from literature reviews, accessing datasets from data archive and observation servers, or developing novel analysis methods.
- Generate regional sea-level dataset. Collecting and preparation of dataset that integrates the results of ISMIP7 simulations with GISS ModelE outputs and FACTS . Creating scripts for analysis and post-processing to create datasets or tools for use by the team.
- Presenting material and approach to the interdisciplinary team and developing collaborations with the ISMIP7 project and NASA Sea Level Change Team. This requires participating in the scientific discussions of the project, presentation at team meetings, workshop and conference meetings but also follow up with team members via email/phone/zoom calls.
- Presenting finding to the broader community at conferences, workshops and via publications. This requires writing and verbal skills, as well as developing and maintaining collaborations and networks.
- Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
- Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral degree in an area related to Earth Science, Polar Science, Glaciology, Climate Science or Civil Engineering
Preferred Qualifications
- experience in data compilation and analysis
- experience with large dataset (observations or models)
- experience with computing languages such as python, R or MATLAB
- experience with presenting at conferences and writing manuscripts
- experience with leadership
- experienced at exhibiting independence, networking and ability to be outgoing strongly preferred
Salary Range
$50,000 - $52,000
Additional Salary Information
The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
37.5 hours per week
Campus
North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name
Sophie Nowicki
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title
Empire Innovation Professor
Contact's Email
sophien@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone
716-645-3489
Posting Dates
Posted
02/05/2025
Deadline for applicants
Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
04/03/2025
References
Number of references required
3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
For more information, click the "How to Apply" button.
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