Post Doctoral Research Associate
Listed on 2026-06-10
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Data Scientist -
Science
Research Scientist, Data Scientist
Postdoctoral Research Associate
The Eco Climate Variability Lab in the Department of Geography at the University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications for a two‑year postdoctoral position to investigate the forces controlling hydroclimate in eastern North America (ENA) over the last 21,000 years. Working with Dr. David Fastovich, the successful candidate will synthesize a network of leaf‑wax hydrogen isotope records from five well‑dated lake sediment archives along a latitudinal gradient through ENA.
The project uses the last deglaciation as a natural experiment to disentangle the influence of greenhouse gas, ice sheet, and ocean heat transport forcings on northward moisture transport and the westerly storm tracks that deliver precipitation to the region. Reconstructed records will be compared against isotope‑enabled climate simulations to constrain hydroclimate sensitivities and identify model components responsible for persistent precipitation biases in ENA.
and Responsibilities
- Climate data and modeling analysis (30 %)
- Manuscript preparation and writing (30 %)
- Sample preparation and isotopic measurement (20 %)
- Professional development (10 %)
- Grant preparation and writing (5 %)
- Field work (5 %)
Relevant/
Preferred Education:
PhD in Earth Science, Geology, Geography, or a related discipline.
Experience:
Experience in organic geochemistry or climate model analyses.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or
Competencies:
Ability to synthesize paleo climate records, analyze climate model output, and work with isotopic instrumentation.
Physical demands:
Standing/sitting at a fume hood for long periods and long periods at a computer for writing and analysis.
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