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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · 4 hours ago

Grid Resilience to Extreme Weather - Postdoctoral Researcher

Livermore, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$119K/yr - $119K/yr

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on the simulation of extreme weather events aimed at testing the robustness of the electricity grid. The role involves conducting original research, designing and analyzing simulations, publishing results, and collaborating with other scientists in the field.

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Responsibilities

Conduct original research in the field of electricity grid infrastructure resilience

Design, produce, and analyze extreme event simulations using physics- and deep learning-based Earth system models at varying spatial scales

Publish research results in technical reports and peer-reviewed journals and present technical results at scientific conferences

Travel as required to coordinate research with collaborators

Pursue independent (but complementary) research and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

PhD in Atmospheric ScienceEarth system model simulationsClimate modelingDeep learningHigh-performance computingDynamical downscalingElectricity grid analysisPythonVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeam collaborationPresentation skills

Required

PhD in Atmospheric Science or closely related field

Experience conducting research in atmospheric science or closely related field

Experience performing and analyzing Earth system model simulations such as those collected in the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project

Experience and expertise in one or more of the following areas: climate modeling, numerical weather prediction, deep learning and/or surrogate modeling, dynamical downscaling, electricity grid analysis and modeling, analysis of extreme weather events

Proficient verbal and written communication skills as evidenced by peer reviewed publications and presentations

Demonstrated experience collaborating effectively with a team of scientists of diverse backgrounds and ability to travel to coordinate research with collaborators