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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em;">BASIC FUNCTION OF JOB:<br>
STAR (Science and Technology in Atmospheric Research)
LLC has an immediate opening in Boulder, Colorado for an
experienced scientist with a strong background in
numerical weather prediction (NWP) modeling and data
assimilation. The candidate will lead existing projects,
provide oversight to more junior scientists, and will
contribute to various areas of business development,
including writing and reviewing proposals for a diverse
set of applications. The candidate must feel comfortable
in a multitasking project environment, working with a
variety of clients and collaborators that range from US
and foreign governments, universities and private
industry.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em;">The successful candidate
will feel comfortable working with models such as the
WRF and others, and will generally be well-versed in the
strengths and limitations of NWP models, and also
possess experience working with a variety of surface and
upper air observation systems such as fixed and mobile
surface stations, profilers, radar, and lidar. A strong
understanding of the principles and applications of data
assimilation methods – and preferably hands-on
experience with DA techniques, is strongly desired.
Knowledge of the Global Statistical Interpolation (GSI)
system will be a plus. In addition to weather modeling,
it is desirable for the candidate to understand, or have
worked with, a variety of transport and dispersion
(T&D) models such as HPAC/JEM and Lagrangian
particle models. Especially strong candidates will have
experience with models that encompass the mesoscale down
to urban scales of motion. Creativity and the ability to
generally “think out of the box” are highly valued
traits to the organization. Responsibilities will also
include program/budget management, project
direction/oversight, customer relations, and program
development.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em;">REQUIRED EDUCATION/SKILLS:<br>
Must have Masters, but preferably a PhD, in a
Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, Mechanical
Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or
Mathematics, or equivalent, totaling 10+ years of work
or school experience.. Must exhibit excellent verbal and
written communication skills, and must be able to work
in a collaborative, fast paced, team environment.
Dependability, initiative, and ability to solve problems
both as part of a team and as an individual performer is
a must. Must be able to obtain a SECRET security
clearance.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em;">DESIRED SKILLS: Experience
in Numerical Weather Simulation and proficiency with
FORTRAN. Knowledge of Python and one or more scripting
languages (bash, C-shell, etc.) is also desirable.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em;">TRAVEL: Attend technical
reviews and professional conferences, estimated< 10%.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em;">Job Type: Full-time</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em;">Required experience:</p>
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<li>Science: 5 years</li>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 1em;">Required education:</p>
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<li>Master's</li>
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