Post-Doctoral Scientist; at COLA

Post-Doctoral Scientist;
The Center for Ocean–Land–Atmosphere Studies (COLA) is seeking
applicants for a post-doctoral position in regional climate
modeling.
The successful candidate will conduct dynamic downscaling of the
NCEP CFS coupled seasonal forecasts for both the North American
and the South American monsoons. This project will also involve
assessing the potential for dynamic downscaling of seasonal
forecasts for hydrological forecasts for some of the major river
basins in the domain. Expertise in either the North American or the
South American monsoon is preferred. A Ph.D. in atmospheric
sciences, hydrology or a related discipline is required. Familiarity
with coding and running regional atmospheric models,
programming experience in FORTRAN and familiarity with UNIX are
required. Please send an application with curriculum vitae,
statement of research interests, and arrange to send three reference
letters by 15 September 2007 to:
NAM & SAM Search Committee
Center for Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Studies
4041 Powder Mill Road, Suite 302
Calverton, MD 20705-3106
Fax: (301) 595-9793
Email: namsam@cola.iges.org
The position is available for a period of 3 years, renewable every
year subject to satisfactory progress.
COLA is a center in the Institute of Global Environment and Society
( w w w.iges.or g ) located in the suburbs of Washington DC, together
with the Center for Research on the Environment and Water and the
George Mason University Climate Dynamics department, and is in
close proximity to several federal labs and agencies. COLA is an
equal opportunity employer.