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rgb(255, 255, 255);">Position Posted: July 2, 2015</span>
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-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255,
255);">The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental
Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado Boulder is seeking
a Research Associate to provide scientific and technical
meteorological expertise to develop tools for extreme rainfall
forecasting. The incumbent will interact with NWS SOOs, NCEP
Staff, and the research community to improve NWS forecaster’s
situational awareness of extreme QPF events.</p>
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-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255,
255);">The new hire will be employed by CIRES with technical
oversight provided by WPC management. The incumbent works under
general supervision but is expected to work independently and
determine action to be taken in handling all but unusual
situations. This is a non-supervisory position.</p>
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255);"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The position
will be based either at Boulder, CO or College Park, MD.
Location preference needs to be given when applying.</strong></p>
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font-weight: bold; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Responsibilities</p>
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<li style="margin: 0.25em 0px 0.25em 2.5em; padding: 0px;">Use
scientific and technical meteorological expertise to develop
tools for extreme rainfall forecasting.</li>
<li style="margin: 0.25em 0px 0.25em 2.5em; padding: 0px;">Develop
web applications using modern industry languages and tools such
as, Linux, Python, javascript and PHP.</li>
<li style="margin: 0.25em 0px 0.25em 2.5em; padding: 0px;">Coordinate
with NWS staff and external researchers to develop improved
forecast tools.</li>
<li style="margin: 0.25em 0px 0.25em 2.5em; padding: 0px;">As
appropriate, contribute to formal scientific publications,
and/or attending off-site conferences, symposia and
hazardous-weather-related outreach events;</li>
<li style="margin: 0.25em 0px 0.25em 2.5em; padding: 0px;">Perform
related duties as assigned.</li>
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font-weight: bold; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Requirements</p>
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<li style="margin: 0.25em 0px 0.25em 2.5em; padding: 0px;">A BS
degree (or higher) in meteorology/atmospheric science.</li>
<li style="margin: 0.25em 0px 0.25em 2.5em; padding: 0px;">General
technical expertise in at least one scripting language such as
Python, perl, shell.</li>
<li style="margin: 0.25em 0px 0.25em 2.5em; padding: 0px;">Emphasis
will be placed on applicants with considerable experience in
areas of heavy rainfall including operational forecasts and
warnings, convection-allowing numerical models/ensemble
prediction systems, and creation/dissemination of probabilistic
hazard information.</li>
<li style="margin: 0.25em 0px 0.25em 2.5em; padding: 0px;">Excellent
oral and written communication skills are highly desired and a
strong ability to work in a collaborative team environment is
needed for the position. Please describe experience with Linux
(or UNIX) operating systems, software skills including
programming and scripting languages, web page development,
graphic design or illustration, and AWIPS2/N-AWIPS workstations.</li>
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font-weight: bold; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Position
Benefits</p>
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-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255,
255);">The position will be filled as a Professional Research
Assistant at the University of Colorado Boulder and will be
eligible for employee benefits, including 22 days of vacation (for
a 100% position) per year. Screening will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled. </p>
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Application Materials</p>
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-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255,
255);">Applicants must complete the Faculty/University Staff and
EEO Data (application) form, and upload the required documents:</p>
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-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255,
255);">1-Resume</p>
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-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255,
255);">2- Cover letter</p>
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-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255,
255);">3- Proof of highest degree earned (copy of diploma or
unofficial transcripts)</p>
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-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255,
255);">4- List of three professional references with all contact
information from whom an official written letter of recommendation
will be requested at the appropriate time during the search.</p>
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255);"><a href="http://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/102914"
target="_blank" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(40,
40, 111); transition: color 0.5s; -webkit-transition: color
0.5s;">http://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/102914</a></p>
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-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255,
255);">Please contact Dr. Dave Novak&nbsp; (<a
href="mailto:david.novak@noaa.gov" style="margin: 0px; padding:
0px 18px 0px 0px; color: rgb(40, 40, 111); transition: color
0.5s; -webkit-transition: color 0.5s; background:
url(http://cires.colorado.edu/css/images/cires/hyperlinkcues/icon_mailto.gif)
100% 50% no-repeat transparent;">david.novak@noaa.gov</a>) at
NOAA for further information.</p>
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