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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://ucar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UCAR_Careers/job/Foothills-Lab-4/Associate-Scientist-II-III-IV_REQ-2019-131">https://ucar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UCAR_Careers/job/Foothills-Lab-4/Associate-Scientist-II-III-IV_REQ-2019-131</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A;background:white'>Application Deadline: This position will be posted until January 13th. </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'><br><br><span style='background:white'>Relocation: Relocation is available for this position. </span><br><br><span style='background:white'>Work Authorization: UCAR|NCAR will sponsor a work visa for this position.</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><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><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>JCSDA is a multi-agency research center to improve the use of satellite data for analyzing and predicting the weather, the ocean, the climate and the environment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>What You Will Do:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>This position is under the Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation (JCSDA) and provides partial support for the Joint Effort for Data assimilation Integration (JEDI). The JEDI project is an inter-agency effort aimed at developing a unified community Data Assimilation (DA) system providing initial conditions for research and operational models in Earth system prediction across JCSDA partner agencies (NASA, NOAA, DoD).</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>The Associate Scientist will be in charge of developing tools for diagnostics of the JEDI data assimilation system. These tools will include diagnostics about the use of observations in data assimilation, but also about other aspects that might inform the development and future evolution of the data assimilation system for atmosphere and ocean applications and for coupled systems in the future. The Associate Scientist will be responsible for the design, clarity and readability of displayed diagnostics.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>The Associate Scientist will regularly evaluate the performance of the JEDI system and provide feedback to the JEDI development team and JCSDA partners.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Responsibilities: </span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Develop and validate community tools for computing and displaying diagnostics for the JEDI data assimilation system, in collaboration with scientists and software engineers of the JEDI project team and JCSDA partner agencies.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Regularly evaluate and monitor the performance of the JEDI data assimilation system, in collaboration with scientists at JCSDA and JCSDA partner agencies.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Write and present scientific papers and documentation material in conferences, workshops, tutorials and educational events to the JCSDA partners and the scientific data assimilation community.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>What You Need:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Education and Years of Experience:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Level II: Bachelor’s degree <span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>in a relevant science, and at least two years of experience as an Associate Scientist I (or equivalent position) in the scientific field of specialization.</span> Or additional education (as in a program leading to a Master’s degree).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Level III: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science, and at least three years of experience as an Associate Scientist II (or equivalent position) in the scientific field of specialization.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Level IV: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science, at least five years of experience as an Associate Scientist III (or equivalent position) in the scientific field of specialization.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>For a Level II/III:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>This is a project scientist position requiring previous experience in data assimilation. A very strong programming experience is also required as well as very good communication skills and ability to present results clearly.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Excellent graphical skills and ability to communicate results clearly<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Very good programming skills: software design, object-oriented programming, Python, C++<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Knowledge of modern software engineering practices (source code management, continuous integration, issue tracking)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Very good English language communication skills, ability to communicate with software engineers and scientists<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Ability to work well within a diverse and multidisciplinary team<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Knowledge of operational-grade data assimilation techniques and systems for level III<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>For a Level IV, in addition to Level II/III Requirements:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Experience with operational data assimilation and/or forecasting systems, or evaluation of such systems, for level IV.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Desired, but not Required:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Good knowledge of operational data assimilation techniques and systems<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'>Good understanding of the use of observations in data assimilation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Applicant Notes:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#4A4A4A'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#4A4A4A'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Please note that while the position description details both minimum requirements as well as desired skills and experience, we 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