Postdoctoral Associate

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):  
Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in hand by August 2026.

Preferred Qualifications: 
Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in atmospheric science or a related field. Experience with numerical modeling. Knowledge of atmospheric dynamics and precipitation process.

Brief Description of Duties: 
The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct research in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences under the supervision of Principal Investigator, Dr. Yixin Berry Wen. The selected candidate will investigate the physical mechanisms of extreme precipitation and severe weather using theoretical analysis, numerical modeling, and observations. Research topics may include mesoscale atmospheric dynamics, gravity waves, convective systems, tropical and subtropical meteorology (e.g. sea breeze), and precipitation processes. The successful candidate will collaborate on interdisciplinary projects integrating atmospheric science with advanced computational approaches, publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals, assist in proposal development, and present research at scientific conferences. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.

Postdoctoral Associate duties will include:

●      Conduct independent and collaborative research on the physical processes governing extreme precipitation and severe weather using theoretical analysis, numerical modeling, and atmospheric observations.

●      Analyze meteorological datasets and numerical model simulations to investigate mesoscale atmospheric dynamics, convective systems, gravity waves, and precipitation processes; prepare manuscripts for publication and present research findings at scientific conferences.

●      Contribute to proposal development, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams, and assist in the development of computational tools and scientific workflows supporting the laboratory's research objectives.

●      Other duties as assigned.

Special Notes:
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

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Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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