Postdoctoral Research Scientist

$75,000 - $77,336/Yr

The Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Postdoctoral Research Scientist position at Columbia University's Climate School focuses on studying the coupling of interactive ice sheet models within the GISS Earth System Model, particularly ice-ocean interactions. The role aims to enhance the accuracy of sea level projections and contribute to the understanding of climate systems through research and collaboration with a broader team.

Responsibilities

• Study the coupling of interactive ice sheet models within the GISS Earth System Model.
• Concentrate on ice-ocean coupling to enhance model fidelity.
• Produce credible sea level projections for future and paleo-climate contexts.
• Present research findings at professional meetings.
• Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and broader team efforts.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Atmospheric or Ocean Science or a related field (recently obtained or nearing completion).
• Experience with large scale physics-based models.
• Familiarity with modern Fortran and/or C programming languages.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with the Parallel Ice Sheet Model (PISM) is desirable.

Benefits

• Columbia University benefits are offered with this Officer of Research appointment.