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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://ucar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UCAR_Careers/job/Foothills-Lab-3/Associate-Scientist-III---Data-Assimilation--DA-_REQ-2019-64-1">https://ucar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UCAR_Careers/job/Foothills-Lab-3/Associate-Scientist-III---Data-Assimilation--DA-_REQ-2019-64-1</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A">Associate Scientist III - Data Assimilation (DA)<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A;background:white">Job Title: Associate Scientist III - Data Assimilation (DA)</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A"><br>
<span style="background:white">Location: Boulder, Colorado</span><br>
<span style="background:white">Type: Full-time</span><br>
<span style="background:white">Application Deadline: This position will be posted until 11/8/19 or until this position is filled.
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<span style="background:white">Work Authorization: UCAR/NCAR will not sponsor a work visa (e.g., J-1, H1-B, etc.) for this position.</span><br>
<span style="background:white">Relocation: No relocation package is offered for this position.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Where You Will Work:</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A">Located in Boulder, Colorado, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is one of the world’s premier scientific institutions, with an internationally recognized staff and research program
dedicated to advancing knowledge, providing community-based resources, and building human capacity in the atmospheric and related sciences. NCAR is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and managed by the University Corporation for Atmospheric
Research (UCAR).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">The Research Applications Laboratory is one of </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A"><a href="https://ncar.ucar.edu/who-we-are/labs" target="_blank"><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">seven
laboratories within NCAR</span></a><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">. Its mission is to conduct directed research that contributes to fundamental understanding of the atmosphere and related physical, biological, and social systems; to
support, enhance, and extend the capabilities of the scientific community; and to develop and transfer knowledge and technology for the betterment of life on Earth.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">The Joint Numerical Testbed (JNT) is a collaborative facility within RAL that is connected to an international network of collaborators. The main goals
of the JNT are to test and evaluate numerical weather prediction (NWP) systems, including data assimilation. Test results provide meaningful information about forecast performance to operational decision makers and to provide the research community with support
in their development of these systems. Currently the primary JNT activities cover the following: regional and global modeling activities to support the </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A"><a href="http://www.dtcenter.org/" target="_blank"><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Developmental
Testbed Center (DTC)</span></a><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">, activities to support the </span><a href="https://ral.ucar.edu/jntp/tropical-cyclones" target="_blank"><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Tropical Cyclone
Modeling Team (TCMT)</span></a><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">, development and testing of real-time regional numerical weather prediction systems, applied statistics, advanced forecast verification, and satellite radiance data assimilation
with an emphasis on all-sky (clear and cloudy) radiances.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">What You Will Do:</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A"> The incumbent will contribute to the planning and
execution of NCAR Research Applications Lab (RAL) projects related to data assimilation. Conduct research, and testing and evaluation of Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) capabilities including data assimilation systems/techniques applied in real-world applications.
Serve as a link between distributed user and developer groups for the data assimilation (DA) community, e.g. for the Gridpoint Statistical Interpolation (GSI) and EnKF DA systems.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A">Serves as a liaison between geographically- and
<span class="wl21"><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">institutionally-distributed</span></span> developer groups for the data assimilation (DA) systems supported by the Developmental Testbed Center (DTC). Provides education, outreach and
community services related to projects on behalf of NCAR and DTC, including contributions to documentation, organization and facilitation of tutorials and workshops, and user support, e.g. GSI/EnKF support to sponsors and the user community.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A">Works with RAL scientists, engineers and our partners to conduct testing and evaluation (T&E) of various NWP components and capabilities in order to provide rational basis to operational centers
and the research community for enhancement of weather forecast systems. The incumbent will be involved in various T&E activities that are in line with RAL’s commitment to improving numerical weather forecasts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="wl21"><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">configuration/version</span></span> of modeling system(s) to be used in RAL tests of NWP components.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A">Conducts day-to-day extended experiments and case studies (e.g., hurricane cases).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A">Analyzes and evaluates the results through examination of the model output and verification metrics directed at assessing the impact of the new technique being tested.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A">Represents NCAR and DTC at major national and international meetings and conferences, interacts with the international science community to advocate and promote DA science and technology, and helps
achieve the goals of NCAR and DTC.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A">Contributes to and may lead the preparation of scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed publications.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">DECISION MAKING</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A">&</span><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">PROBLEM
SOLVING - i.e., types of problems that are solved independently</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A">Ability to diagnose and solve problems related to the applications of testing and evaluation systems (pre-processor, forecast model, data analysis, post-processor, graphical display, and verification
programs) with guidance from supervisor or senior team members.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A">Ability to develop and implement scientific methodologies related to achieving the goals of a project based on past experience and general scientific research skills. Incumbent seeks guidance from
supervisor or senior team members to ensure methodologies are sound.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">What You Need:</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i><u><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Education and Years of Experience:
</span></u></i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A">Bachelor’s degree in atmospheric science, physical sciences, or engineering science plus substantial experience (e.g., 3-5 years as an ASII or equivalent position)
in related research.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i><u><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</span></u></i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A">Demonstrated understanding of numerical weather prediction.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A">Advanced skill in analyzing numerical model output and verification results.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A">Demonstrated knowledge of data assimilation techniques (e.g. variational, ensemble) and systems (e.g. WRFDA, GSI)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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