University at Buffalo · 1 month ago
Postdoctoral Associate, Geology
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe University at Buffalo is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Earth Sciences to support an investigation on regional sea level rise and risk. The role involves using the GISS Earth System model and collaborating with faculty, students, and external partners to assess key interactions affecting regional sea level.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
PhD in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related field
Experience with Earth System Modeling, specifically using GISS ModelE
Familiarity with the Framework for Assessing Changes to Sea-level (FACTS)
Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience in presenting research findings at workshops and conferences
Proficiency in data collection, preparation, and analysis
Ability to develop scripts for analysis and post-processing
Preferred
Experience with Ice Sheet Model Intercomparison for CMIP7 (ISMIP7)
Familiarity with probabilistic assessment methods in sea level projections
Experience in developing novel analysis methods
Previous publications in relevant scientific journals
Benefits
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Company
University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo is a premier, research-intensive public university and a member of the Association of American Universities It is a sub-organization of The State University of New York.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$22.95MKey Investors
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2023-01-09Grant· $20M
2022-08-06Grant· $2.9M
2022-04-13Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Norma J. Nowak
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