Statistical Climatology Research Scientist

$91,484 - $219,562/Yr

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Full-time - Senior

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About the position

The Statistical Climatology Research Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will focus on developing statistical methods to enhance the understanding and predictability of extreme weather and climate processes. This role involves connecting atmospheric physics to impactful weather events and quantifying uncertainties among various physical drivers, ultimately aiming to clarify the interactions between natural variability and external forces using observational and climate model data.

Responsibilities

• Develop statistical methodologies for dynamic processes, quantifying natural variability, external forcing, and event attribution.
• Apply statistical methods to observational and climate model data to gain insights into extreme weather and climate.
• Contribute to proposals aligned with Berkeley Lab's science mission.
• Author technical reports and peer-reviewed articles, and communicate findings to collaborators, peers, and the media.
• Collaborate within interdisciplinary research teams.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in statistics, applied mathematics, computer science, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.
• Two to five years of relevant experience beyond the highest customary degree in a related field.
• Expertise in statistical modeling of physical processes.
• Experience modeling climate data from climate model output and/or observations.
• Demonstrated expertise with high-performance computing and large datasets.
• Proficiency with programming languages such as Julia, R, Python, Matlab, C/C++.
• Ability to produce high-quality visualizations of complex data/results.
• Established publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical settings.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a career-track term appointment that may convert to a career based on performance.
• Competitive salary range of $91,484 to $219,562 per year, with a targeted range of $121,983 to $170,766 based on skills and experience.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.