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Research Associate ("post-doctoral researcher")</font></b><span
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<span class="company" style="unicode-bidi: embed; font-size:
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font-size: 11pt; white-space: nowrap;">Boulder, CO<br>
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The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental
Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks
applications for a Research Associate (“post-doctoral
researcher”), in the field of whole atmosphere and/or
ionosphere data assimilation, with a start date of
September 1, 2014 (negotiable). This position will be
located in the NOAA -Space Weather Prediction Center in
Boulder, CO.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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The researcher position is initially for one year, and may
be extended for up to 3 years, contingent upon
performance, and is expected to be in support of a 3-year
project in close collaboration with the NOAA - NCEP ,
University of Maryland, and UCAR - COSMIC . Applications
will be considered immediately and the position will
remain open until filled.<span
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">Project Synopsis:</b><br>
The Space-Atmosphere Interaction Region ( SAIR ),
encompassing the mesosphere, thermosphere and ionosphere,
is an intersection between geospace and the Earth’s
atmosphere, and is exposed to vacillating conditions of
both space and terrestrial weather. Recent observational
and modeling studies have revealed clear reaches of
terrestrial weather far beyond the Mesosphere Lower
Thermosphere ( MLT ) region into the topside ionosphere.
At the same time, the region lends itself to forcing
originating from the Sun and solar-wind magnetosphere
interactions. The predictability of the SAIR is a
fundamental question in Heliophysics, and calls for a
paradigm shift from a deterministic to a probabilistic
modeling framework. To meet with this contemporary
modeling and simulation challenge, we will systematically
compare and combine ensemble simulations of a
comprehensive whole atmosphere model, coupled with an
ionosphere and plasmasphere model called the Integrated
Dynamics in Earth’s Atmosphere ( IDEA ) with global Earth
and geospace observations. Building on the National
Weather Service’s operational ensemble forecasting and
data assimilation systems as well as our earlier efforts,
we will construct an ensemble forecasting and data
assimilation system that will ultimately be capable of
assimilating observations from the ground to the SAIR .<span
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Minimum Qualifications<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Requirements<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in atmospheric
sciences, space physics, engineering, or a closely related
field.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Previous experience with data assimilation, large-scale
computational physics and statistics, and handling of
ionospheric observations is desirable.<span
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Strong communication skills and the ability to work both
independently and collaboratively are essential.<span
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Required Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and abilities<span
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Desired Qualifications<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Special instructions to applicants<span
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Applicants must complete the Faculty/University Staff and
EEO Data (application) form, and upload the following
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1-Cover letter<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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2-CV<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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3- Proof of highest degree earned (copy of diploma or
unofficial transcripts)<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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4- List of three professional references with all contact
information, from whom an official written letter of
recommendation will be requested by the hiring unit at the
appropriate time during the search.<span
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The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity
Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We
encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic
minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.
Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon
request for individuals with disabilities by contacting
the ADA Coordinator at <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:hr-ada@colorado.edu">hr-ada@colorado.edu</a>.<span
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The University of Colorado at Boulder conducts background
checks for all applicants being considered for employment.<span
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The position will be filled as a Research Associate at the
University of Colorado Boulder and will be eligible for
employee benefits, including 22 days of vacation (for a
100% position) per year. You must use <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.jobsatcu.com">www.jobsatcu.com</a> to
formally apply for this position.<span
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For more information, contact Tomoko Matsuo
(<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:tomoko.matsuo@colorado.edu">tomoko.matsuo@colorado.edu</a>)<span
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SWPC -5<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Job posting contact<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
Karen Dempsey<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Job posting contact telephone<span
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303-492-1168<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Job posting contact email<span
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<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:jobs@cires.colorado.edu">jobs@cires.colorado.edu</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Job Posting Number<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
RF01557<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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