Postdoctoral Associate/Senior Postdoctoral Associate
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on89, Cedar Street, Stony Brook, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, 11790, United States
About the Team
The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University invites applications for the Postdoctoral Associate or Senior Postdoctoral position within the Climate Extremes Modeling Group. Led by Prof. Kevin Reed, the group is dedicated to advancing scientific understanding of the link between extreme weather events and climate change.
The team focuses on co-developing research objectives with diverse stakeholder groups to translate scientific findings into actionable climate resilience and adaptation policies. We seek highly-motivated researchers who thrive in diverse teams and are passionate about bridging the gap between complex climate modeling and real-world applications.
Work location
Work model: On-site
89, Cedar Street, Stony Brook, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, 11790, United States
Stony Brook, New York
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePerform ensemble simulations with climate and atmospheric models of extreme weather events
- check_circleAnalyze model output and observations to quantify the impact of climate change on extreme events
- check_circlePublish research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present at conferences
- check_circleWork with diverse stakeholder groups to advance research objectives
- check_circleTranslate research impacts to other disciplines for climate resilience and adaptation
Requirements
- verifiedPh.D. (or foreign equivalent) in hand by Sept. 1, 2026
- verifiedExperience conducting research in atmospheric or climate science or a closely related field
- verifiedExperience with running and analyzing atmospheric numerical models
- verifiedProficient verbal and written communication skills as evidenced by published results and presentations
- verifiedThree (3) years of related full-time research experience (Senior Postdoctoral Associate only)
- verifiedExperience in extreme weather and climate events research (Senior Postdoctoral Associate only)
Nice to Have
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.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Atmospheric Numerical Models, Energy Exascale Earth System Model, Community Earth System Model, Weather Research & Forecasting Model, Climate Science, Atmospheric Science, Extreme Weather And Climate Events Research, Climate Datasets, Numerical Models, Climate Resilience.
Education: Ph.D. in hand by Sept. 1, 2026 in atmospheric or climate science; Ph.D. in climate or atmospheric science preferred.
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In this Postdoctoral Associate/Senior Postdoctoral Associate at Sibanye-Stillwater role, you will perform ensemble simulations with climate and atmospheric models of extreme weather events; analyze model output and observations to quantify the impact of climate change on extreme events; publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present at conferences; and work with diverse stakeholder groups to advance research objectives.
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Sibanye-Stillwater is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 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; Three (3) years of related full-time research experience (Senior Postdoctoral Associate only); and Experience in extreme weather and climate events research (Senior Postdoctoral Associate only).
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Postdoctoral Associate/Senior Postdoctoral Associate at Sibanye-Stillwater is based in 89, Cedar Street, Stony Brook, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, 11790, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Sibanye-Stillwater has listed this Postdoctoral Associate/Senior Postdoctoral Associate role as on-site.
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Postdoctoral Associate/Senior Postdoctoral Associate at Sibanye-Stillwater typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Postdoctoral Associate/Senior Postdoctoral Associate at Sibanye-Stillwater include Atmospheric Numerical Models; Energy Exascale Earth System Model; Community Earth System Model; Weather Research & Forecasting Model; Climate Science; Atmospheric Science; Extreme Weather And Climate Events Research; and Climate Datasets.
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Educational requirements for this role: Ph.D. in hand by Sept. 1, 2026 in atmospheric or climate science; and Ph.D. in climate or atmospheric science preferred.
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