University of California, San DiegoCenter for Energy ResearchPostdoctoral Researcher - Solar Energy ForecastingThe postdoctoral fellow will develop advanced meteorological models and validate them in unique solar resource observatories throughout California, at the 48 MW Copper Mountain Photovoltaic plant, and at UC San Diego. Forecasts of PV output will be generated using sky imaging instruments and the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model with a focus on image processing, radiative transfer, and data assimilation. The successful candidate will work with colleagues at NREL, NCAR, Sandia National Lab, DOE, and industry on joint projects and present at national and international conferences such as IEEE Power Engineering Society, American Solar Energy Society, and American Meteorological Society. Strong programming skills (preferably MATLAB) are required. Experience with one or several of the following would be beneficial: radiative transfer models, satellite remote sensing, data assimilation, numerical weather prediction, solar or meteorological measurements, electric power flow models. Applicants should hold a PhD degree in a relevant discipline (atmospheric science, meteorology, physics, environmental, electrical, or mechanical engineering) that was conferred no more than 4 years ago or have submitted their thesis at the time of appointment. To apply, please submit a short description of qualifications, CV including list of publications, and list of three referees by June 15 2012 to jkleissl@ucsd.edu subject `Postdoc'. Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Jan Kleissl, jkleissl@ucsd.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. |
