Job #JPF08970
- ATMOSPHERIC AND OCEANIC SCIENCES / L&S Physical Sciences / UCLA
POSITION OVERVIEW
Position title: Assistant Researcher
Salary range: $87,100
APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: October 20, 2023
Next review date: Sunday, Nov 19, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Sunday, Nov 19, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Assistant Researcher Position in Hydroclimate Change at UCLA
The Center for Climate Science at the University of California Los Angeles seeks an Assistant Researcher to take a lead role in conducting and organizing research related to regional hydroclimate in partnership with stakeholders in California. The successful candidate will be closely mentored by Prof. Alex Hall. The term would initially be for two years, but is renewable, contingent on funding and satisfactory progress.
Initially, the Assistant Researcher will focus on coordinating recently funded projects. Over time, the Assistant Researcher will take responsibility for developing and maintaining a strong research program by managing a team of students and postdocs; coordinating interdisciplinary research with other entities on campus, as well as external collaborators; and pursuing funding opportunities. The candidate’s research interests should center on identifying and understanding regional changes in hydrology across western US watersheds. This position is unique in that it includes engagement with water managers and other stakeholders.
Qualifications:
● Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
● Experience calibrating and running hydrologic simulations driven by climate model data.
● Postdoctoral research experience and strong publication record required.
● Experience mentoring students and writing grants is desirable.
● Effective oral and written communication skills, and strong programming and analytical skills.
● Candidates should demonstrate interest in both the relevant outstanding regional climate questions and the process of informing research questions through stakeholder interactions.
How to Apply:
Applicants should submit (1) a statement of research interests and goals, no longer than one page, (2) a complete CV, including contact information for three references, and (3) a cover letter that highlights relevant experience, and describes alignment with the mission of the Center for Climate Science. Efforts and interest in action around climate change, sustainability, and diversity and inclusion in STEM are especially welcome. These materials should be addressed to Elease Lui Stemp at elstemp@atmos.ucla.edu. Please identify the position in the subject header and mention where you saw this posting in the body of the email. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
About the Center for Climate Science
We conduct research that helps communities better understand how climate change will affect them and how to respond. We work with communities to produce information they can put into action, and we engage the public, so they are empowered to advocate for their futures. In the process, we build interdisciplinary research teams that bring to the table expertise in climate science, ecology, policy, and other vital fields. We also train the next generation of scientists to think outside the traditional boxes of academia and solve problems in the real world.
Benefits of working at the Center for Climate Science at UCLA
We are a diverse and collaborative team of scientists, dedicated and mission-driven to improve regional resilience to climate change by producing and sharing impact-relevant climate data and analyses. Your efforts in support of this work will expedite our delivery of these important benefits for California and beyond.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please follow this link: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.
For more about Prof. Hall’s research activities, visit http://dept.atmos.ucla.edu/alexhall and www.ioes.ucla.edu/climate.
Department: https://atmos.ucla.edu/
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Research
- Statement of Teaching (Optional)
- Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.
- Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference requirements
- 3-6 required (contact information only)
Please provide contact information for your references. Your references may or may not be contacted for letters of recommendation.
Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08970
Help contact: jvillanueva@atmos.ucla.edu
CAMPUS INFORMATION
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.
JOB LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
