· Salary Package: CNY 200,000-300,000 per annum (pre-tax, including superannuation, health and social insurance)
· Appointment Type: Full time, 2-year fixed term contract
· Work place: Institute for Climate and Application Research (ICAR), NUIST, Nanjing, China
The Role
The Institute for Climate and Application Research (ICAR) at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST) is seeking to appoint a number of highly motivated Postdoctoral research scientists to climate dynamics, climate model development, climate prediction, and climate application. The successful candidates will perform independent researches, provide supports for projects carried out within ICAR, and apply for research funds independently or jointly with team members.
About You
You must hold a PhD (or will gain a PhD before enrollment) in atmosphere, ocean, climate science or related fields for less than three years after graduation.
You will be a self-motivated researcher with outstanding capability/skill in carrying out one or more of the following areas: climate dynamics, model development, prediction, and applications.
Ideally, you will be someone who can work independently but also enjoys working collaboratively within a team, liaising with a range of stakeholders.
About Us
The Institute for Climate and Application Research (ICAR), affiliated with the School of Atmospheric Sciences at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, carries out advanced researches on climate dynamics, climate model development, climate prediction and projection, climate application and disaster warning.The ICAR and the Application Laboratory of Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (APL/JMASTEC) has newly established a long-term cooperation relationship in the field of climate, the prediction of climate variability and its application for social benefits.
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology has been selected as one of China National Double First-rate universities. NUIST attaches great importance to scientific and technological innovation in China and has established cooperative relationship with 48 famous overseas universities and institutes, providing a solid support for the development of the ICAR and talents’ career.
Aiming to build a world-class scientific research and application center, the ICAR keeps recruiting outstanding talents from both China and overseas. Contact us today.
To Apply:
To be considered for this position, please provide a cover letter as well as a separate document responding to the selection criteria given below:
Essential:
A doctorate (or PhD candidates) in relevant disciplines including atmosphere, ocean, and climate science; Completed PhD in the past 3 years; Under 35 years old.
Evidence of well-developed written and verbal communication skills, for example, publications in scientific journals and conference presentations
Proven ability to carry out autonomous research (outliningyour post-doctoral research plan)
Desirable:
Evidence of a strong research record or demonstrated research potential in the areas of climate dynamics, climate model development, climate prediction, or climate application, with a focus on publishing articles in top journals.
Knowledge of climate model and supercomputing
A demonstrated ability to interact with external/internal collaborators and stakeholders.
Please email the cover letter and the document to icar@nuist.edu.cn and entitle the email “apply for post-doctor + your name”. The application materials will be treated as strict secrecy.
Location:Institute for Climate and Application Research (ICAR), Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, 219 Ningliu Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
Postal Code: 210044
Applications Close: until the positions are filled
This position requires qualifications checking.
We work to ensure genuine equality of opportunity for people regardless of their gender, age, cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status, and we encourage you to apply for a position at Institute for Climate and Application Research (ICAR).