Position available

Postdoctoral Scholar in Regional Climate Dynamics

The UCLA Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences seeks a postdoctoral scholar in Regional Climate Dynamics, supervised by Prof. Alex Hall. Research topics are flexible, and depend on the interests of the postdoctoral scholar. Regions of interest are (1) California and adjacent waters of the northeast Pacific, and (2) Peru and Chile and the southeast Pacific. Possible research topics in both regions include, but are not limited to: coastal air-sea interaction, dynamics underlying the distribution of marine stratocumulus, and mechanisms of climate variability and change at landscape and ecosystem scales. The position could also involve collaboration with other researchers on climate applications, such as those related to marine and terrestrial ecosystems, fire, and extreme events. The position is initially for one year and is renewable on an annual basis. It is available immediately. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences or a related field, effective oral and written communication skills, and an interest in collaborative research.   Strong analytical skills are essential, and experience in running regional or global numerical models will be an advantage. Applicants should submit a brief statement of research interests and goals, and a complete CV including contact information for three references, to alexhall@atmos.ucla.edu. Consideration of applications will begin on March 11, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled.