Postdoctoral researcher / Staff Scientist, Solar-Terrestrial Environment and Climate Unit

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology · Onna, Okinawa, Japan

Location

Onna

Job Type

Full-time

Posted

July 09, 2026

Job Description

Responsibilities
The applicant will work on the following themes based on their research experience.
Investigating the influence of solar variability and galactic cosmic rays on the climate system through numerical simulations, with a particular focus on the interactions between tropical cloud dynamics and atmospheric and oceanic circulation.
Developing or improving numerical models as needed to advance the above research objective.
 Qualifications (Required)
Applicants must hold a in Earth Sciences or a related field (, Atmospheric Sciences, Paleoclimate Science, Meteorology).
At least two years of hands-on experience running General Circulation Model (GCM), such as CESM, MIROC, or a comparable climate model.
For a Staff Scientist, a minimum of 5 years of research experience
Proficiency in written and spoken English
(Preferred)
Basic understanding of cloud microphysics, aer...
        

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