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The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences invites applications for the Postdoctoral Associate/Senior Postdoctoral position. The title/rank will be contingent upon the selected candidate's skills and experience in their area of expertise.
Postdoctoral Associate
Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
- Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in hand by Sept. 1, 2026.
- Experience conducting research in atmospheric or climate science or a closely related field.
- Experience with running and analyzing atmospheric numerical models.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills as evidenced by published results and presentations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in climate or atmospheric science, or closely related sciences.
- Experience in extreme weather and climate events research.
- Experience with running and analyzing simulations the Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM), the Community Earth System Model (CESM) or the Weather Research & Forecasting Model (WRF).
- Experience in working with diverse stakeholder groups to advance research objectives.
Brief Description of Duties:
The Climate Extremes Modeling Group, led by Prof. Kevin Reed, in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University seeks a highly motivated candidate for a Postdoctoral Associate. The selected candidate will use numerical models and climate datasets to better understand the link between extreme weather events and climate change. This will include co-developing and advancing research objectives with various stakeholder groups. This research will aid in advancing our scientific understanding of the impacts of climate change, as well as developing new methodologies to better translate science for climate resilience and adaptation applications and policies. Successful candidates will demonstrate experience in working on climate-related research, as well as experience working in a diverse team and strong communication skills.
Postdoctoral Associate duties will include:
- Perform ensembles simulations with climate and atmospheric models of extreme weather events under various climate scenarios.
- Analyze model output and observations to quantify the impact of climate change on these extreme events.
- Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present results at conferences, seminars and/or technical meetings.
- Work with various stakeholder groups to advance the overall research objectives.
- Translate impact of research to other disciplines.
- Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and department mission.
Senior Postdoctoral Associate
Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
- Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in hand by Sept. 1, 2026.
- Three (3) years of related full-time research experience.
- Experience conducting research in atmospheric or climate science or a closely related field.
- Experience in extreme weather and climate events research.
- Experience with running and analyzing atmospheric numerical models.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills as evidenced by published results and presentations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in climate or atmospheric science, or closely related sciences.
- Experience with running and analyzing simulations the Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM), the Community Earth System Model (CESM) or the Weather Research & Forecasting Model (WRF).
- Experience in working with diverse stakeholder groups to advance research objectives.
Brief Description of Duties (Senior Postdoctoral Associate):
The Climate Extremes Modeling Group, led by Prof. Kevin Reed, in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University seeks a highly motivated candidate for a Senior Postdoctoral Associate. The selected candidate will use numerical models and climate datasets to better understand the link between extreme weather events and climate change. This will include co-developing and advancing of research objectives with various stakeholder groups. This research will aid in advancing our scientific understanding of the impacts of climate change, as well as developing new methodologies to better translate science for climate resilience and adaptation applications and policies. Successful candidates will demonstrate experience in working on climate-related research, as well as experience working in a diverse team and strong communication skills.
Senior Postdoctoral Associate duties will include:
- Perform ensembles simulations with climate and atmospheric models of extreme weather events under various climate scenarios.
- Analyze model output and observations for to quantify the impact of change on these extreme events.
- Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present results at conferences, seminars and/or technical meetings.
- Work with various stakeholder groups to advance the overall research objectives.
- Translate impact of research to other disciplines.
- Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and department mission.
Special Notes:
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
Visit The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to learn more about our postdoctoral community.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA.
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here.
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SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work.
The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Job Number: 2601668
Official Job Title: Postdoctoral Associate
Job Field: Post Doctoral
Primary Location: US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area: School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Shift
Shift Hours: 8:30-5pm
Posting Start Date: May 14, 2026
Posting End Date: Jun 14, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
Salary: $61K-$72K $68K-88K
Appointment Type: Regular
Salary Grade: E89
SBU Area: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook
Postdoctoral Associate/Senior Postdoctoral Associate
The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences invites applications for the Postdoctoral Associate/Senior Postdoctoral position. The title/rank will be contingent upon the selected candidate's skills and experience in their area of expertise.
Postdoctoral Associate
Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
- Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in hand by Sept. 1, 2026.
- Experience conducting research in atmospheric or climate science or a closely related field.
- Experience with running and analyzing atmospheric numerical models.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills as evidenced by published results and presentations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in climate or atmospheric science, or closely related sciences.
- Experience in extreme weather and climate events research.
- Experience with running and analyzing simulations the Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM), the Community Earth System Model (CESM) or the Weather Research & Forecasting Model (WRF).
- Experience in working with diverse stakeholder groups to advance research objectives.
Brief Description of Duties:
The Climate Extremes Modeling Group, led by Prof. Kevin Reed, in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University seeks a highly motivated candidate for a Postdoctoral Associate. The selected candidate will use numerical models and climate datasets to better understand the link between extreme weather events and climate change. This will include co-developing and advancing research objectives with various stakeholder groups. This research will aid in advancing our scientific understanding of the impacts of climate change, as well as developing new methodologies to better translate science for climate resilience and adaptation applications and policies. Successful candidates will demonstrate experience in working on climate-related research, as well as experience working in a diverse team and strong communication skills.
Postdoctoral Associate duties will include:
- Perform ensembles simulations with climate and atmospheric models of extreme weather events under various climate scenarios.
- Analyze model output and observations to quantify the impact of climate change on these extreme events.
- Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present results at conferences, seminars and/or technical meetings.
- Work with various stakeholder groups to advance the overall research objectives.
- Translate impact of research to other disciplines.
- Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and department mission.
Senior Postdoctoral Associate
Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
- Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in hand by Sept. 1, 2026.
- Three (3) years of related full-time research experience.
- Experience conducting research in atmospheric or climate science or a closely related field.
- Experience in extreme weather and climate events research.
- Experience with running and analyzing atmospheric numerical models.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills as evidenced by published results and presentations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in climate or atmospheric science, or closely related sciences.
- Experience with running and analyzing simulations the Energy Exascale Earth System Model (E3SM), the Community Earth System Model (CESM) or the Weather Research & Forecasting Model (WRF).
- Experience in working with diverse stakeholder groups to advance research objectives.
Brief Description of Duties (Senior Postdoctoral Associate):
The Climate Extremes Modeling Group, led by Prof. Kevin Reed, in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University seeks a highly motivated candidate for a Senior Postdoctoral Associate. The selected candidate will use numerical models and climate datasets to better understand the link between extreme weather events and climate change. This will include co-developing and advancing of research objectives with various stakeholder groups. This research will aid in advancing our scientific understanding of the impacts of climate change, as well as developing new methodologies to better translate science for climate resilience and adaptation applications and policies. Successful candidates will demonstrate experience in working on climate-related research, as well as experience working in a diverse team and strong communication skills.
Senior Postdoctoral Associate duties will include:
- Perform ensembles simulations with climate and atmospheric models of extreme weather events under various climate scenarios.
- Analyze model output and observations for to quantify the impact of change on these extreme events.
- Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present results at conferences, seminars and/or technical meetings.
- Work with various stakeholder groups to advance the overall research objectives.
- Translate impact of research to other disciplines.
- Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and department mission.
Special Notes:
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.
Visit The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to learn more about our postdoctoral community.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA.
In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here.
Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.
SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work.
The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Job Number: 2601668
Official Job Title: Postdoctoral Associate
Job Field: Post Doctoral
Primary Location: US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area: School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Shift
Shift Hours: 8:30-5pm
Posting Start Date: May 14, 2026
Posting End Date: Jun 14, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
Salary: $61K-$72K $68K-88K
Appointment Type: Regular
Salary Grade: E89
SBU Area: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook
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Which science and research companies sponsor J-1 visas in New York?
Major J-1 visa sponsors in New York science and research include academic medical centers like NYU Langone and Weill Cornell Medicine, national laboratories such as Brookhaven National Laboratory, and private biotech and pharmaceutical companies clustered in the New York City metro area. Research universities including Columbia, Rockefeller University, and SUNY system campuses also maintain active J-1 exchange visitor programs for researchers and postdoctoral fellows.
Which cities in New York have the most science and research J-1 sponsorship jobs?
New York City holds the largest concentration of J-1 science and research positions, driven by its density of academic medical centers, university research departments, and private biotech firms. Albany attracts researchers through state government agencies and the SUNY Albany campus. Long Island is notable for Brookhaven National Laboratory and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Buffalo and Rochester have growing research ecosystems anchored by their university medical centers.
What types of science and research roles typically qualify for J-1 sponsorship?
J-1 sponsorship in science and research most commonly covers research scholar and short-term scholar program categories, which apply to postdoctoral researchers, visiting scientists, laboratory investigators, and clinical research fellows. Roles requiring advanced degrees in biology, chemistry, physics, neuroscience, computational science, and biomedical engineering frequently qualify. The position must fit within a formal exchange visitor program administered by a designated J-1 program sponsor at the host institution.
How do I find science and research J-1 sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate lets you filter science and research positions in New York by J-1 visa sponsorship, so you can focus on employers that have actively sponsored J-1 exchange visitors rather than applying broadly and asking later. Because J-1 sponsorship in research is often tied to specific institutional programs, filtering by confirmed sponsors is especially useful. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from academic institutions, national laboratories, and private research organizations across the state.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for J-1 sponsorship in science and research?
New York institutions sponsoring J-1 researchers must be designated as exchange visitor program sponsors by the U.S. Department of State, and many of the state's largest employers in this field already hold that designation. Researchers should be aware that some J-1 categories carry a two-year home-country physical presence requirement, which affects future visa options. New York's concentration of federally funded research facilities also means some positions may carry additional compliance requirements tied to federal grant agreements.