MS / PhD Opportunities in Meteorology: The School of Meteorology at the University of Oklahoma is pleased to announce MS and PhD opportunities for students interested in advancing the understanding and prediction of extratropical Northern Hemisphere blocking patterns and their connection to extreme weather events. We are recruiting two motivated M.S./Ph.D. students to join us in the Fall of 2024 for a research endeavor that aims to improve atmospheric blocking pattern simulation and prediction.
Summary Table:
- Study Area: Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences
- Scholarship Description: Two research positions, at the Ph.D. level, focusing on improving knowledge, prediction, and simulation of atmospheric blocking patterns in the Northern Hemisphere and their role in extreme weather events.
- Eligibility: Strong computer programming skills, knowledge of large-scale atmospheric dynamics, intellectual curiosity in extreme weather dynamics and climate change, and scientific communication skills.
- Required Documents: Resume, academic transcript, short statement of interest.
- How to Apply: Contact Drs. Jason Furtado, Steven Cavallo, and James Ruppert with the provided email addresses.
- Last Date: Contact the research team for application details.
Study Area: Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences
Scholarship Description:
MS / PhD Opportunities in Meteorology at the University of Oklahoma
The School of Meteorology at the University of Oklahoma is excited to offer opportunities for M.S. and Ph.D. students to contribute to the advancement of atmospheric science. We are jointly recruiting two passionate students, starting in Fall 2024, to explore and enhance our understanding of atmospheric blocking patterns in the Northern Hemisphere. These patterns play a significant role in the occurrence of extreme weather events.
Eligibility: We are looking for students who possess the following:
- Strong computer programming skills in a Unix environment, with a preference for Python.
- An understanding of large-scale atmospheric dynamics, synoptic-scale meteorology, and climate science.
- Intellectual curiosity to explore and innovate in the fields of extreme weather dynamics, subseasonal-to-seasonal (S2S) prediction, and climate change.
- Strong scientific communication skills, both oral and written.
For Position 2, a strong interest in numerical modeling is beneficial, and prior experience is a plus. The selected students will work independently and collaboratively within a team led by the project’s principal investigators, which includes Dr. Jim Benedict of Los Alamos National Laboratory. The skills developed during this research will be highly marketable for academic and private-industry opportunities in weather and climate research.
How to Apply: Interested students should reach out to Drs. Jason Furtado (ifurtado@ou.edu), Steven Cavallo (cavallo@ou.edu), and James Ruppert (jruppert@ou.edu). Please include a copy of your resume, academic transcript, and a short statement of interest.
Last Date: Until position filled
