National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) – ASP Postdoctoral Fellowship
The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is a federally funded research and development center devoted to service, research and education in the atmospheric and related sciences. NCAR’s mission is to understand the behavior of the atmosphere and related Earth and geospace systems; to support, enhance, and extend the capabilities of the university community and the broader scientific community, nationally and internationally; to foster the transfer of knowledge and technology for the betterment of life on Earth. The National Science Foundation is NCAR’s main sponsor, with significant additional support provided by other U.S. government agencies, other national governments and the private sector. Through its Advanced Study Program (ASP), NCAR offers a continuing program of postdoctoral study in the atmospheric and related sciences.
Research Opportunities and Service Requirements
The ASP postdoctoral fellowships provide successful applicants with considerable freedom to pursue their own research interests. Fellows develop research projects in collaboration with NCAR scientists and engineers, but all are expected to choose their own research directions and are responsible for the design and conduct of their projects.
Besides research in core atmospheric sciences, NCAR has a strong interdisciplinary mission to bring other fields to bear on complex problems in climate, weather and related disciplines. Thus there is also significant opportunity for projects in computational science, data science, social science, engineering, and science education. To learn more about NCAR’s work and Strategic Goals see https://ncar.ucar.edu/, https://ncar.ucar.edu/who-we-are/strategic-plan, and the 2018-2024 NCAR Education & Outreach Strategic Plan.
Fellows are expected to participate in ASP activities including seminars, lecture series, research reviews, and professional development workshops. All fellows are expected to provide community service such as outreach, mentoring of undergraduate students or committee work during their term.
Residence at NCAR
Fellows are expected to relocate to Boulder, CO and work in residence full time at NCAR. Due to COVID-19 relocation to Boulder may be delayed in agreement with ASP.
2 years
$148,260
Successful applicants receive a stipend of $72,730 in the first year, and $75,530 in the second year, plus a minimum of $3500 for annual scientific travel support. All fellows are eligible for life and health insurance. Each postdoc that lives outside of the IRS 50 mile relocation rule, will be provided with a relocation package to help cover the cost of moving to Boulder, Colorado.
An applicant must have a Ph.D. or Sc. D. degree granted in an area related to NCAR work or must be able to complete such a degree and finish all thesis revisions and defense before starting the NCAR appointment. Primary criteria used in the selection of postdoctoral fellows are the applicant’s scientific capability and potential, especially as indicated by originality and independence, the match between the applicant’s interests and the research opportunities available at NCAR, the potential for leadership in the field, and the applicant’s commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable and inclusive STEM workforce.
The ASP strives to have diverse representation of universities and student backgrounds in the postdoctoral fellows cohort each year; and encourages applications from individuals who are members of a group that is historically under-represented in the atmospheric and related sciences, including students who are Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Hispanic or Latino, female, LGBTQ, first generation college students, veterans, and people with disabilities. There are no special restrictions for foreign applicants.
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Contact
If you have any questions please contact the Advanced Study Program at [email protected].