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The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences invites applications for the Postdoctoral Associate/Senior Postdoctoral position. The title/rank will be contingent upon the selected candidate's skills and experience in their area of expertise.

Postdoctoral Associate

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):  
Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in hand by Sept. 1, 2026.  Experience conducting research in atmospheric or climate science or a closely related field. Experience with running and analyzing atmospheric numerical models. Proficient verbal and written communication skills as evidenced by published results and presentations.

Preferred Qualifications:  
Ph.D. in climate or atmospheric science, or closely related sciences. Experience in extreme weather and climate events research. Experience with running and analyzing simulations the Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM), the Community Earth System Model (CESM) or the Weather Research & Forecasting Model (WRF). Experience in working with diverse stakeholder groups to advance research objectives.

Brief Description of Duties: 
The Climate Extremes Modeling Group, led by Prof. Kevin Reed, in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University seeks a highly-motivated candidate for a Postdoctoral Associate or Senior Postdoctoral Associate. The selected candidate will use numerical models and climate datasets to better understand the link between extreme weather events and climate change. This will include co-developing and advancing research objectives with various stakeholder groups. This research will aid in advancing our scientific understanding of the impacts of climate change, as well as developing new methodologies to better translate science for climate resilience and adaptation applications and policies. Successful candidates will demonstrate experience in working on climate-related research, as well as experience working in a diverse team and strong communication skills.

Postdoctoral Associate duties will include:

     Perform ensembles simulations with climate and atmospheric models of extreme weather events under various climate scenarios.

      Analyze model output and observations to quantify the impact of climate change on these extreme events.

     Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present results at conferences, seminars and/or technical meetings.

     Work with various stakeholder groups to advance the overall research objectives.

     Translate impact of research to other disciplines.

     Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and department mission

Senior Postdoctoral Associate

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):  
Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in hand by Sept. 1, 2026. Three (3) years of related full-time research experience. Experience conducting research in atmospheric or climate science or a closely related field. Experience in extreme weather and climate events research. Experience with running and analyzing atmospheric numerical models. Proficient verbal and written communication skills as evidenced by published results and presentations.

Preferred Qualifications:  
Ph.D. in climate or atmospheric science, or closely related sciences. Experience with running and analyzing simulations the Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM), the Community Earth System Model (CESM) or the Weather Research & Forecasting Model (WRF). Experience in working with diverse stakeholder groups to advance research objectives.

Brief Description of Duties (Senior Postdoctoral Associate): 

The Climate Extremes Modeling Group, led by Prof. Kevin Reed, in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University seeks a highly-motivated candidate for a Senior Postdoctoral Associate. The selected candidate will use numerical models and climate datasets to better understand the link between extreme weather events and climate change. This will include co-developing and advancing of research objectives with various stakeholder groups. This research will aid in advancing our scientific understanding of the impacts of climate change, as well as developing new methodologies to better translate science for climate resilience and adaptation applications and policies. Successful candidates will demonstrate experience in working on climate-related research, as well as experience working in a diverse team and strong communication skills.

Senior Postdoctoral Associate duties will include:

     Perform ensembles simulations with climate and atmospheric models of extreme weather events under various climate scenarios.

     Analyze model output and observations for to quantify the impact of change on these extreme events.

     Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present results at conferences, seminars and/or technical meetings.

     Work with various stakeholder groups to advance the overall research objectives.

     Translate impact of research to other disciplines.

     Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and department mission

Special Notes:
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

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