Postdoctoral Research Associate

Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate – Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Type: Full-Time / Research Faculty Salary: $71,000 per year Location: Boulder, Colorado (in-office) Posted: 11/18/2025 Application Deadline: 12/08/2025 Category: Geology, Earth Sciences, and Oceanography Requisition Number: 68594 Colleges & Universities Position Overview Discover more Career Resources & Planning City & Local Guides Labor & Employment Law The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ATOC) at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop and evaluate machine learning (ML) emulators of climate model components. The focus is on generalization across diverse climate scenarios and integrating ML with physics-based dynamic models. Key Responsibilities Implement and test coupled atmospheric-ocean emulator systems (e.g., CAMulator, Sumadra). Geographic Reference Compare emulator results against physics-based ocean models (e.g., POP2) to assess biases.Develop innovative ML techniques for Earth system modeling.Contribute to the integration of hybrid ML-physics systems.Produce open-source tools and peer-reviewed publications aligned with departmental goals. Discover more Education Jobs Self-Help & Motivational Work & Labor Issues Required Qualifications Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Oceanic Science, or Computer Science with ML experience. Earth Sciences Strong research experience in climate modeling, ML applications, or Earth system simulations. Preferred Qualifications Experience with hybrid ML-physics systems or Earth system emulators.Proven record of research publications in relevant fields. Employment Details Full-time, in-person position in Boulder, CO. Science Pre-employment background checks may be conducted. Jobs Application materials must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (email submissions not accepted). Application Instructions Applicants Should Submit Health Foundations & Medical Research Current resume/CVCover letter addressed to the Search Committee highlighting qualifications and interestNon-confidential reference letter(s)Optional: Transcript or proof of degree (including translation if degree obtained outside the U.S.) Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement plans Colleges & Universities Generous paid time offTuition assistance for employees and dependentsECO Pass for local transitAccess to world-class academic and outdoor recreational opportunities in Boulder Equal Opportunity Statement CU Boulder is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. Applicants may redact age-identifying information in application materials. Computer Science