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<div style="font-family: Consolas; font-size: medium;">Atmospheric and Environmental Research, Inc. (AER) invites applications for a Coastal Ocean Research Scientist position to be filled as soon as possible at our Lexington, MA office. The selected candidate
is expected to lead AER's coastal ocean program and to contribute to and expand current AER efforts in oceanography, meteorology, climate, and remote sensing, with a focus on the coastal zone. Various aspects of coastal oceanography (physics, biogeochemistry,
ecosystem dynamics, fisheries, etc.), and both short and long timescales, are all of interest. The position will provide ample opportunities to collaborate with a broad group of scientists at AER and other prestigious research institutions across the country. As
part of Verisk Analytics, AER's practice of environmental science supports a broader mission of risk management, and the position affords opportunities to help shape the assessment and mitigation of societal risks across insurance, energy, agriculture, and
other commercial sectors.</div>
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<div style="font-family: Consolas; font-size: medium;">Both early and more advanced career candidates are encouraged to apply to this position. The hire will be made at either a junior or senior level, dependent on qualifications. Minimum requirements are
a PhD in oceanic and related sciences. Experience in coastal ocean modeling is required, and experience with coastal ocean datasets and data assimilation methods is desired. Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to work independently, publish in
the peer-reviewed literature, and develop their own research agenda. Ability to lead an externally-funded research program is essential. Strong technical and communication skills and team-building abilities in a competitive R&D environment are also required.</div>
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<div style="font-family: Consolas; font-size: medium;">The following are required:</div>
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</span>Familiarity with various aspects of coastal modeling (physics, biogeochemistry, ecosystems)</div>
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</span>Strong connections with coastal ocean research groups, community at large</div>
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<div style="font-family: Consolas; font-size: medium;">AER offers a competitive wage and benefit package. AER is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a federal contractor, AER welcomes priority referrals of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Please apply online at<a href="https://careers.verisk.com/joblist.html?displaymode=-4.1020">https://careers.verisk.com/joblist.html?displaymode=-4.1020</a>.</div>
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<div style="font-family: Consolas; font-size: medium;">Atmospheric and Environmental Research (AER) helps businesses and governments better anticipate and manage climate and weather-related risks. Large government agencies like NOAA, NASA and the Departments
of Defense and Energy rely on AER's scientists to help solve weather and climate related problems of vital national importance in energy, environment, national security and climate change. Large insurance, energy and investment firms count on AER to help them
decrease weather-related losses and increase profitability by integrating state-of-the-art climate science and weather information into their planning and decision processes. Established in 1977, AER is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts and is a subsidiary
of Verisk Analytics. For more information visit www.aer.com.</div>
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