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Postdoctoral Scholar in the McKinnon Lab University of California Los Angeles Requisition Number: JPF10310 The McKinnon group at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is hiring a postdoctoral scholar focused on the role of land-atmosphere interactions in modifying summertime temperature distributions. The selected candidate will develop and analyze a hierarchy of numerical modeling simulations to advance process-level understanding towards the goal of formalizing and quantifying the contribution of the land surface – and its changes – to heat. The postdoc will be advised and mentored by Professor McKinnon, and be part of an active, interdisciplinary research group that spans the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, the Department of Statistics and Data Science, and the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability. The position is in-person. There is support for conference travel (approximately two meetings per year, adjusted as needed) and other professional development. Qualifications The required qualifications are: A PhD in atmospheric science, climate science, Earth science, or related fields High competency or fluency in python Excellent oral and written communication skills The ideal qualifications also include: Prior knowledge about land-atmosphere interactions, atmospheric dynamics, climate modeling, and/or statistical analysis of climate data. Experience working with large climate datasets using tools like xarray Salary, benefits, appointment length, and start date The minimum starting salary (for a candidate coming directly from a PhD) is $66,737 and includes standard cost of living increases to salary each year. Salary is commensurate with experience level. The position includes full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision. UCLA postdocs are unionized. The length of the appointment is expected to be three years; the appointment may be extended further if mutually desirable and conditional on funding availability. As per UCLA policy, the initial appointment will be for two years; reappointment for an additional year is expected assuming satisfactory performance. The start date is flexible, although ideally between June-September 2025. To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10310 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, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction jeid-fe805b976c08aa4fb78237578a889b9b