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Postdoctoral Associate
 University of Colorado | |
paid time off, tuition assistance
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 United States, Colorado, Boulder | |
 Sep 28, 2026 | |
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Requisition Number: 74970 Location: Boulder, Colorado City Boulder State Colorado Employment Type: Research Faculty Schedule: Full-Time Posting Close Date: 30-Sep-2026 Date Posted: 28-Sep-2026 Close All
Job Summary The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ATOC) welcomes applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position focused on Arctic clouds and aerosols. The position is part of a project to understand how intentional or unintentional perturbations to Arctic clouds may affect Arctic climate and ripple through the Arctic climate system to impact Sea Ice, Ice Sheets, permafrost and the Arctic Carbon cycle. This position will be co-mentored by Marika Holland (NCAR) and Andrew Gettelman (PNNL/CU) and work as part of an interdisciplinary team working on many aspects of Arctic Climate. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Who We Are ATOC is a world leader in investigations of climate science and weather phenomena, from the depths of the ocean to the outer reaches of the atmosphere. Our highly recognized research and education programs include theory, modeling, and measurements from the ground, balloons, aircraft, and satellites. ATOC faculty and graduate students address fundamental questions of societal relevance in the areas of climate processes and weather dynamics, aerosol and cloud physics, atmospheric chemistry and transport, radiative transfer, fluid dynamics, and oceanography. ATOC undergraduates delve into a breadth of applied science topics, acquiring the quantitative skills necessary for today's high-tech careers. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be The researcher will analyze observations and numerical simulations performed with the Community Earth System Model (CESM) to better understand Arctic clouds and aerosol perturbation effects on the Arctic and global climate system. This research requires experience processing large datasets and/or model outputs, applying statistical methods, diagnosing physical processes, and performing climate model simulations. What We Can Offer $71,585 annually. Benefits At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program. Be Statements Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder. What We Require
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September 30, 2026.
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