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embed;"><b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">PLEASE NOTE:</b><span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>This is a full
time, one year term position (with possibility of
extension). Initial consideration will be given to
applications received prior to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May
29, 2015. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on an
as-needed basis.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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NCAR – Hydrometeorology Applications Program (HAP) at
NCAR’s Research Applications Laboratory (RAL)<span
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Relocation Benefits not provided.<span
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UCAR. NCAR will not sponsor a work visa to fill this
position<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">BASIC JOB FUNCTION:</b><span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Supports the
development, application and assessment of the community
WRF-Hydro system for regional and continental scale
streamflow forecasting. Prepares land surface hydrological
and meteorological forcing data for ingest into to
operational hydrometeorological prediction models. Helps
lead efforts to benchmark the WRF-Hydro system in a
variety of different test configurations and study
domains. Works closely and collaboratively with partners
from U.S. federal agencies, university researchers and
international collaborators.<span
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">DUTIES INCLUDE:</b><br>
Obtains hydrometeorological datasets from operational
federal and state data providers. Conducts quality control
testing of datasets to prepare the data for ingest into
the WRF-Hydro model (e.g., works to identify gaps in data,
flag anomalies, etc.).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Sets up and conducts streamflow forecasting benchmarking
experiments in a variety of different test configurations
and study domains to evaluate WRF-Hydro’s skill and
computational efficiency in conducting streamflow
simulations and forecasts.<span
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Develops new methods for downscaling weather and climate
forecasts through creation of new processing and analysis
scripts for pre- and post-processing geospatial and
hydrometeorological data[md1] used in WRF-Hydro.<span
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Communicates research results through publication in
peer-reviewed journals, meeting proceedings, project
websites, technical documentation and presentations at
scientific meetings.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:</b><br>
<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">Education and Experience:</b><br>
Bachelor’s degree in hydrologic science, atmospheric
sciences or closely related disciplines; advanced degree
in one of these fields is highly desirable.<span
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">3-5 years’ experience,
including the following:</b><br>
Well-developed experience in hydrological modeling and in
hydrological model evaluation<span
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Demonstrated record of technical document preparation and
communication<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities:</b><br>
Demonstrated expertise in hydrological modeling and
hydrologic model evaluation.<span
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Demonstrated expertise in geospatial analysis.<span
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Working knowledge of common hydrological and atmospheric
data structures and formats (e.g., netcdf, WaterML)<span
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Demonstrated ability to make significant contributions to
peer-reviewed publications, reports and technical
documentation.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Demonstrated ability to effectively work with experts from
different disciplinary fields both within NCAR, with our
partner universities and federal agencies (e.g., NOAA,
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, USGS, NASA, and Bureau of
Reclamation).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Strong skills in written and oral communication of
research results.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Demonstrated skill in the use of scientific programming
languages such as FORTRAN, R, NCL, C, and/or Python<span
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Ability to work effectively on team of scientists and
engineers.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Ability to prioritize, organize and follow through on
tasks.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Ability to apply independent decision making and
initiative within the scope of assigned tasks<span
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Ability to be flexible in handling high priority projects
and competing demands.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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<b style="unicode-bidi: embed;">Desired but not required:</b><br>
Familiarity with hydrological model
calibration/optimization methodologies and hydrologic data
assimilation methodologies<span
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Experience using the Weather Research and Forecasting
(WRF) model<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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Experience in building and running hydrological models on
parallel-computing architectures<span
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The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)
is an equal opportunity employer . 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.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br>
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