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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/7272">https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/7272</a><br>
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Summary</th>
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<p>The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere
(<span class="caps">CIRA</span>) at Colorado State
University (<span class="caps">CSU</span>) seeks to fill 2
internship positions as part of a National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (<span class="caps">NOAA</span>)
award intended to increase the number of experts in the
field of data assimilation. Both internships, located at<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="caps">CIRA</span><span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>in Fort Collins,
Colorado, will be for one year and will cover practical
and theoretical training. Both Interns will learn how to
use several<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span
class="caps">NOAA</span><span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>models and novel
data assimilation techniques. Both Interns must be able to
travel to visit the relevant<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="caps">NOAA</span><span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>labs as well as
attend domestic meetings and workshops.</p>
<p>Responsibilities:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
The individuals in this position will be members of the<span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="caps">CIRA</span><span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Data Assimilation
group and will be responsible for:<br>
• Actively participating in theoretical data assimilation
training;<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Defining and conducting a mutually agreed upon data
assimilation research project applying<span class="caps">NOAA</span><span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>operational codes;<br>
• Publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals;<span
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• Supporting technical presentations of related work;<br>
• Researching relevant science and technology.</p>
<p>Annual Salary: $40,000</p>
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Job Qualifications</th>
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<p>• Research-based M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Meteorology,
Oceanography, Hydrology, or related physical science
disciplines, such as Applied Mathematics and Engineering.
Degree must be conferred by January 1, 2015.<br>
• Higher education in fundamental physics and/or
mathematics<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
• Coding/Programming experience</p>
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line-height: 1.1em; background: rgb(221, 221, 221);">Preferred
Job Qualifications</th>
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<p>• Knowledge of numerical analysis methods<br>
• Knowledge of retrievals and satellite data<br>
• Knowledge of numerical modeling<span
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• Experience with high-end computing<br>
• Experience with scientific programming languages<br>
• Experience with Fortran 90<span
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• Interest in<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span
class="caps">NOAA</span>-focused research<br>
• Ability to work as part of a research development team</p>
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Statement</th>
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<p>Reflecting departmental and institutional values,
candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the
Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.</p>
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Link For Posting</th>
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