ASP Postdoctoral Fellow

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Job description

Location: Boulder, CO.

Application Deadline: This position will be posted until Friday December 10, 2021.

Position Term: This is a two-year term position.

Relocation: Relocation will be offered to non-local candidates.

Work Authorization: UCAR/NCAR will sponsor a work visa (e.g., J-1, H1-B, etc.) for this position.

Salary: $70,270

Benefits: UCAR affirms its continuing commitment to developing, providing, and administering its employee benefit programs with due consideration for equal employment opportunity and diversity guidelines. UCAR's rich package of employee benefits includes medical, dental, vision, education assistance, retirement, and life insurance. UCAR offers a variety of programs designed to assist with work-life balance including flexible work alternatives, paid time off and 14 weeks of paid parental leave.

As required by Executive Order 14042, all Federal Contractor employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. Effective immediately, UCAR requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated prior to entering on duty, subject to such exceptions as required by law.

If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by December 21, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with UCAR, if after December 21, 2021. UCAR will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of UCAR a legally required exception from this requirement.

Where You Will Work:

Select a preferred NCAR unit:

In order to help us properly route your applications materials for review, you will be required to identify at least one lab at NCAR that is relevant to your research. You may select a second lab if your interests span multiple programs. Please provide some reasoning for your choice. To see an overview of the organization, along with links to specific programs, please see,

Letters of recommendation:

As part of the application process, we ask for two references whom we will invite to provide letters of recommendation. You will need to provide us with their names and email addresses.

What You Will Do:

Conducts original research, following a plan developed primarily by the incumbent, in areas broadly related to NCAR strategic priorities, including Earth system science and actionable science, and documents that research in publications and presentations at professional meetings. Seeks to broaden their understanding of atmospheric science and other research areas at NCAR by collaborating with scientists and other postdoctoral researchers at NCAR. Contributes to the Advanced Study Program community through service and outreach.

Responsibilities of this position include:

• 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 those results in seminars and conference presentations.
• Learns about aspects of NCAR science outside the past experience of the Fellow by interacting and collaborating with other postdoctoral fellows and with the 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 NCAR/UCAR educational programs, serving on ASP and NCAR committees, attending workshops, or mentoring
• Participates in seminars, research reports, and other organized scientific discussions by ASP and NCAR.
• May participate in writing of grant proposals, and the review of scientific papers and proposals.

What You Will Need:

Education and Years of Experience:

• Applicant must have a Ph.D. or Sc. D. degree granted in an area related to NCAR, or must be able to complete such a degree and finish all thesis revisions and defense before starting the NCAR appointment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrate a broad base of established and evolving knowledge within the Earth system sciences and detailed knowledge of the specific research area.
• Ability to design sound research protocols, safely perform the techniques necessary to conduct and analyze this research, and navigate the scientific publishing processes.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.

Applicant Notes:

• Please note that while the position description details both minimum requirements as well as desired skills and experience, we want to remind applicants that you do not need to have all the desired skills and experience to be considered for this role. If you have the passion for the work along with experience in a related field, you are encouraged to apply. We can provide on-the-job training for the rest.
• By applying to this position you may also be considered for other postdoctoral fellowship positions within NCAR.
• A pre-employment screening is conducted in conjunction with an offer for employment. This screening may involve verifying or reviewing any of the following relevant information: restricted parties screening, employment verification, performance records of internal candidates, education verification, reference checks, verification of professional licenses, certifications, and Motor Vehicle Records. UCAR complies with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
• For more information about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, here is the link to the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan and to the ODEI landing page.

Your application consists of these components:

1. Research Statement

Your statement of research should clearly articulate what you propose to research at NCAR and why you would benefit from doing this work at NCAr and with guidance from NCAR staff. Your proposed research should further and complement the research being conducted at NCAR. For more information about NCAR's research and our new Strategic Plan, please go to

The research statement can not be more than three pages (12 pt font, single spaced, including figures and references.)

2. Broader impacts statement

Please describe the broader impacts of your research. Broader impacts may be accomplished through your research itself, through the activities that are directly related to your research, or through activities that are complementary to your proposal. The National Science Foundation and NCAR value the advancement of scientific knowledge and activities that contribute to the achievement of societally relevant outcomes. For guidance on broader impacts, see: (), (max. 1/2 page, 12 pt font, single spaced)

3. Inclusion statement

NCAR and the ASP embraces a work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and equitable. Our employees come from diverse backgrounds, and we strive to create the kind of inclusive, supportive, and welcoming workplace that will attract and retain an even greater diversity of individuals in the future. As part of this commitment, we require an "Inclusion Response Statement" from applicants that addresses the role of inclusion, diversity, and equity in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields. The written statement will include a discussion of an applicant's past leadership in this area and plans for future contributions to support diversity, equity, and inclusion. For more information please download this PDF. (Note that while you can write up to a page, the ASP application only requires 1/2 page, 12 pt font, single spaced)

4. Curriculum Vita

5. Transcripts

We only need your graduate transcripts, and they can be unofficial. If you attended a US institution and your transcript contains your social security number, please be sure to block out that number before scanning.If you attended graduate school at an institution that does not have transcripts, please provide a list of your graduate coursework and any grades/marks received.

6. References (please include names and email addresses for us to contact directly - maximum of 2 people)

Components 1-6 must be uploaded in PDF format as a single file.

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer that strives to develop and maintain a diverse workforce. UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy.

Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). We are committed to inclusivity and promoting an equitable environment that values and respects the uniqueness of all members of our organization.