Post Doctoral Fellowship in Simulation of Wind Climates

Published on: August 3, 2016

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Cornell University Published: August 3, 2016
Skill Level
Mid Level
Job Type
Freelance / Limited Contract
Categories
Education / Energy / Scientific

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Description

Position Overview 

Applications are sought for a Post Doc to participate in a project designed to: 

  1. Quantify aspects of wind climates of relevance to wind energy;
  2. Assess causes of intra-annual to intra-decadal variability in wind climates; and
  3. Diagnose where and how wind conditions may change over time. 

This project is a collaboration between professors at Cornell University, scientists at a national laboratory (PNNL) and in private industry, and the selected applicant will have the opportunity to work closely with all three partners. 

Term 

The preferred start date is 1 November 2016 and the initial appointment will be for 1 year with the possibility of renewal. 

Responsibilities  

Specific responsibilities (and approximate effort allocation): 

  • (45%) Conduct simulations with WRF over North America
  • (30%) Conduct simulations with MPAS over North America
  • (5%) Archive model output using best-practice data provenance procedures
  • (15%) Develop publication-quality research manuscripts
  • (5%) Other research activities
  • No supervisory responsibilities 

Qualifications 

  • The selected applicant will lead the numerical modeling using WRF and a global variable resolution model, and must hold a Ph.D. in atmospheric science, engineering or related subject;
  • Experience with WRF is highly desirable;
  • Familiarity with wind engineering or atmospheric modeling using variable resolution models is desirable; and
  • Familiarity with high-performance computing and programming in Fortran and Matlab is essential. 

Compensation: Salary will be commensurate with experience. 

To Apply 

  • For full consideration, please send a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of 3 references to: Professor S.C. Pryor.  
  • Applications will be processed until the position is filled but those received by 15 September 2016 will receive full consideration. 

~ Cornell University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and we strongly encourage applications from women and minorities. ~

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