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<p id="jobTitleDiv" class="cssDspJobTitle"><b> GNSS Remote Sensing
Scientist - Project Scientist I/II </b></p>
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<dt id="trackCodeDiv" class="cssDspJobHead"> Tracking Code </dt>
<dd id="jobCodeDiv" class="cssDspJobBody"> 14116 </dd>
<dt id="dspJobTxtDescDiv" class="cssDspJobHead"> Job Description </dt>
<dd id="jobDesciptionDiv" class="cssDspJobBody">
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>PLEASE NOTE: </strong>This
is a new, full-time position. Initial consideration will be
given to applications received prior to 4:00 p.m. (MDT) on
Friday, June 6, 2014. Thereafter, applications will be
reviewed on an as-needed basis.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">UCAR Community Programs (UCP) -
COSMIC<strong> <br>
</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong> </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Partial relocation costs paid per
UCAR’s relocation policy</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">If necessary, UCAR/NCAR will
sponsor a work visa (e.g., H1B, etc.) to fill this position.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong> </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>BASIC JOB FUNCTION</strong>:
Leads the development, analysis and science applications of
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) low Earth orbit
(LEO) data for Precise Orbit Determination (POD) and
atmospheric excess phase computation for radio occultation
(RO) missions at the COSMIC Program Office. Leads the
development and utilization of COSMIC data products and from
additional sensors, including laser retro-reflector (SLR), for
near real-time and post-processing applications. Serves as POD
expert for COSMIC and COSMIC-2, and other missions as
required.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong> </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>DUTIES INCLUDE</strong>:</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Maintains and improves CDAAC’s
space-based GNSS processing system – algorithm development to
invert, analyze, and combine data from satellite payloads as
necessary for extraction of most accurate POD and excess phase
products, etc. Conducts research to expand existing software
capabilities for operational near-real time processing,
post-processing, and re-analysis for current and future
missions. Processes and provides additional GNSS products
using CDAAC tools to benefit the RO science and geodetic
community.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Conducts and leads independent and
collaborative science investigations on the application of
COSMIC data to RO and geodetic science applications, represent
COSMIC program at conferences and meetings, conduct research
and publish papers, review papers, participate in proposals
for outside funding; contributes to scientific progress
reports. Stays informed on new developments in the field
relevant to the use of COSMIC data for POD, radio occultation
processing, and geodesy. Provides education and outreach
support to community.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Plans and conducts research to
develop data validation procedures, Quality Control methods,
and accurate error characterizations for POD and atmospheric
excess phase products. Organizes acquisition of satellite
laser retro-reflector data with the International Laser
Ranging Service (ILRS) for COSMIC-2 mission. Uses SLR data to
improve/tune POD performance and to validate POD products for
all RO missions with laser retro-reflectors.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Provides technical expertise to the
COSMIC operations and science teams related to GNSS
processing. Serves as technical resource to research and
operational users of COSMIC and COSMIC-2 POD and excess phase
products. Operations support involves answering questions and
monitoring and trouble shooting the automated CDAAC data
processing and scientific payloads.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE</strong>:</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Education and Experience:</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"> </p>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Ph.D. in Physics, Geophysics, Mathematics, Atmospheric
Science, Aerospace Engineering or related field, and</li>
<li>one to two years of experience as post-doc; or</li>
<li>an equivalent combination of education and experience.</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: left;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"> </p>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Demonstrated experience using GNSS data processing
software for POD applications</li>
<li>Demonstrated understanding of state estimation and dynamic
and reduced-dynamic POD techniques</li>
<li>Understanding of GNSS measurement modeling and remote
sensing</li>
<li>Experience developing GNSS POD software</li>
<li>High skill in mathematics</li>
<li>Strong programming skills in Fortran, C, Perl</li>
<li>Knowledge of UNIX / Linux operating systems</li>
<li>Science background in Physics, Aerospace Engineering,
Geophysics or similar field</li>
<li>Ability to work independently as well as a team member in
a collaborative environment</li>
<li>Ability to write scientific manuscripts and present
results in seminars and conferences</li>
<li>Ability to establish and maintain effective scientific
collaborations inside and outside organization.</li>
<li>Demonstrated excellence and productivity in scientific
research, as evidenced in refereed journal and conference
publications.</li>
<li>Ability to write proposals for research opportunities.</li>
<li>Excellent English oral and written communications skills</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: left;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>DESIRED (but not required)</strong>:</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">In order to qualify for the PS II
level position, the majority of the following
skills/experience must be met:</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"> </p>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Experience with University of Berne Bernese GNSS
Processing software </li>
<li>Experience serving as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI
on science proposals</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to write and contribute to proposals
that fund project/program</li>
<li>Demonstrated skill in leading the planning and managing of
projects to meet objectives and deadlines</li>
<li>Demonstrated skill in establishing, leading and
maintaining effective scientific collaborations inside and
outside organization</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience SLR data processing</li>
<li>Experience managing personnel and budgets</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: left;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The University Corporation for
Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is an <a
href="http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf"><strong>equal
opportunity employer</strong></a>. We evaluate qualified
applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender,
national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual
orientation, domestic partner status, disability, or veteran
status.</p>
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<dt id="dspJobTxtJobLocDiv" class="cssDspJobHead"> Job Location </dt>
<dd id="jobPositionLocationDiv" class="cssDspJobBody"> Boulder,
Colorado, United States </dd>
<dt id="dspJobTxtPosTypeDiv" class="cssDspJobHead"> Position Type
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<dd id="translatedJobPostingTypeDiv" class="cssDspJobBody">
Full-Time/Regular </dd>
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<div class="cssDspJobHead">Appointment Type</div>
<div class="cssDspJobBody">Regular, Full-Time (R1)</div>
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