YALE UNIVERSITY: Postdoctoral Positions in Ocean, Atmosphere and Climate Dynamics

Overview One or two postdoctoral positions in Ocean, Atmosphere and Climate Dynamics will be available at Yale University, Department of Geology and Geophysics. General fields of research include ocean and atmosphere circulation, ocean-atmosphere interactions, the role of ocean in climate, climate variability and change, paleoclimate. Particular topics: El Niño and mean tropical climate in the past, present and future; biases in climate GCMs; stability, variability and predictability of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC). The work will involve numerical modeling, analyses of observational and GCM data, and analytical approaches. Qualifications A PhD in physical oceanography, atmospheric sciences or related disciplines is required. Experience with ocean or climate GCM is a big advantage. Funding and Start Funding is currently available for two to three years. Successful candidates can begin their program at Yale between April – September, 2016. Application process Applicants should email his/her CV, a statement of research interests, one reprint or preprint, and the names of three referees to Professor Alexey Fedorov (View email address on click.appcast.io; Subject: postdoctoral search). Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Affirmative action Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups. #J-18808-Ljbffr MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention