Advanced Study Program (ASP) Postdoctoral Fellow I

Advanced Study Program (ASP) Postdoctoral Fellow I

About the Role

Conducts original research, following a plan developed by the incumbent and their team leads, in areas broadly related to atmospheric, solar, and Earth system science, science education, engineering, software engineering and other research-related areas at NSF NCAR and documents that research in publications and presentations at professional meetings. Seeks to broaden their understanding of scientific research at NSF NCAR by collaborating with scientists and other postdoctoral researchers at NSF NCAR. Contributes to the postdoctoral community through service and outreach.

Job Details

Job Location: Boulder, CO

Job Type:  Hybrid (a minimum of 3 days a week is required to be on-site)

Position Type & Term:  Full-time, 1-year Term with the possibility of a 1-year extension

Visa Sponsored Job: Yes

Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes

Annual Salary: 82,650.00 USD

APPLICATION INFO (Please read carefully)

Application Deadline: We will consider only applications completed by October 25, 2026, at 12:00 am MST 

Please visit this link for application details before you start: http://edec.ucar.edu/advanced-study-program/prospective-applicants

Required Application Documents: To be considered for this position, you must combine all required materials into one single PDF document in the following order:

• Cover Letter - Please address how your skills and experience meet the needs of this position (for more information, please refer to the Key Responsibilities and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities sections of this job posting).
• Research Proposal
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

How to Submit:

• Format: Save all three documents together as one single PDF file.
• Submission Field: Upload this single PDF into the "Resume" field in Workday.

Please Note: Incomplete applications, files uploaded in the wrong order, or documents submitted as separate files will not be considered.

What You Will Do

Here is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.

• Conducts independent or collaborative research leading to results worthy of publication in scientific journals.
  Documents the results of the research, preferably in journal publications, and publicizes them through seminars and conference presentations.
• Learns about aspects of NSF NCAR science outside the past experience of the Fellow by interacting and collaborating with other postdoctoral fellows and with the NSF NCAR scientific staff. Participates in and contributes to activities that advance the professional growth of the Fellows. These activities may include professional development workshops, contributing to NSF NCAR/UCAR educational programs, serving on committees, attending workshops, or mentoring.
• Participates in seminars, research reviews, and other organized scientific discussions by ASP and NSF NCAR. May participate in writing grant proposals and the review of scientific papers and proposals.

Who We'd Love To Join Our Team

Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:
 

Education and Experience (Required):

• Applicants must have a Ph.D. or Sc. D. degree granted in an area related to research being conducted at NSF NCAR or must be able to complete such a degree and finish all thesis revisions and defense by December 31, 2027

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Required)

• Demonstrate a broad base of established and growing knowledge that can contribute to Earth system sciences.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the specific research area.
• Ability to design sound, ethical research protocols, safely perform the techniques necessary to conduct and analyze this research, and navigate the scientific publishing processes.
• Ability to develop and implement scientific methods related to achieving research goals using past experience and general scientific research skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills as demonstrated by a record of presenting scientific results and writing papers.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment with a diverse team of scientists and engineers.
• Proven ability to prioritize, organize, and follow through on tasks.