[Oppslist] NCAR/MMM Director

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Description for the Director of Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology (MMM)

The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), in Boulder, Colorado, 
is currently seeking applications for the Director of the Mesoscale and 
Microscale Meteorology (MMM) Division.  The MMM Division is dedicated to 
advancing the understanding of mesoscale and microscale aspects of weather 
and climate. The MMM program includes theoretical, modeling, interpretive, 
and observational research and supports two main scientific themes: the 
Prediction of Precipitating Weather Systems and the Cloud and Surface 
Processes and Parameterizations [www.mmm.ucar.edu/science.html].

The Director of NCAR's MMM Division is expected to play an important 
leadership role in mesoscale and microscale meteorology, both nationally 
and internationally. These specific responsibilities include a leading role 
in the design and execution of NCAR-led field projects; the development and 
adaptation of world class mesoscale models for the research community and 
the transfer of such models to the operational community; and the provision 
of expertise in mesoscale meteorology to other NCAR strategic efforts such 
as research on global climate.

NCAR has recently developed a forward-looking strategic plan that requires 
its divisions to be proactive on numerous scientific fronts. The MMM 
director will play a crucial and dynamic role in developing and 
incorporating significant tactical and strategic decisions to merge the MMM 
science and program plans with the NCAR strategy.   The NCAR-wide strategy 
stresses interdisciplinary challenges (e.g., water cycles, data 
assimilation, climate and weather assessment science, biogeosciences, 
etc.), new approaches to university support, and community leadership 
(e.g., community models and field activities.)   NCAR also strives to 
expand education and outreach, to develop a harmonious interaction between 
research and operations, and to build persisting intellectual and physical 
infrastructures for the research community.

The next leader of MMM will have to step up to these challenges and work 
cooperatively and collaboratively with many external and internal 
stakeholders. The new director will be a member of the executive committee 
for NCAR and will have a shared responsibility for NCAR's future directions 
as a national center. The MMM director will advocate the scientific values 
of the division, as well as develop and disseminate a shared vision for the 
broader atmospheric and related sciences.

Duties and Responsibilities of Director

Responsible for the overall scientific productivity, creativity, and 
excellence of the division including the formulation and execution of both 
long and short-range plans.

Enhances the quality of the scientific and support staff through 
exceptional management of personnel and the recruitment of high caliber 
individuals, supporting organizational diversity initiatives including 
affirmative action goals.

Plans and manages budgets and other resources, and develops new funding 
sources to support the scientific goals of the division.

Develops and oversees interactions and collaborations with other NCAR and 
UOP divisions and programs. Serves as program advocate in a number of 
forums, including government agencies, UCAR member institutions, and the 
scientific community at large.

Qualifications

International recognition as a scientific leader in atmospheric science 
preferably in areas of relevance to MMM research.

PhD. in an appropriate physical science, or the equivalent combination of 
education and experience.

Skill in scientific advocacy to effectively and persuasively promote goals 
and strategies for the advancement of MMM programs with NCAR, UCAR, funding 
agencies and the general scientific community.

Demonstrated scientific acumen and leadership skills associated with the 
development of scientific programs.

Demonstrated leadership skills in directing and developing a staff of 
widely-varying backgrounds and experience.

Demonstrated skills in budget and resource development and related 
management/administrative functions.

Skill in identifying problems or potential problems, and in recommending, 
promoting and implementing effective and creative solutions.

Apply via the web at: www.fin.ucar.edu/hr/careers. Please include cover 
letter and resume, reference Position #4016.  Initial consideration will be 
given to applications received prior to Friday, December 12, 2003. 
Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis.

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The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), in Boulder,
Colorado, is currently seeking applications for the Director of the
Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology (MMM) Division.&nbsp; The MMM
Division is dedicated to advancing the understanding of mesoscale and
microscale aspects of weather and climate. The MMM program includes
theoretical, modeling, interpretive, and observational research and
supports two main scientific themes: the Prediction of Precipitating
Weather Systems and the Cloud and Surface Processes and Parameterizations
[<a href="http://www.mmm.ucar.edu/science.html" eudora="autourl">www.mmm.ucar.edu/science.html</a>]. 
The Director of NCAR's MMM Division is expected to play an important
leadership role in mesoscale and microscale meteorology, both nationally
and internationally. These specific responsibilities include a leading
role in the design and execution of NCAR-led field projects; the
development and adaptation of world class mesoscale models for the
research community and the transfer of such models to the operational
community; and the provision of expertise in mesoscale meteorology to
other NCAR strategic efforts such as research on global 
climate. 
NCAR has recently developed a forward-looking strategic plan that
requires its divisions to be proactive on numerous scientific fronts. The
MMM director will play a crucial and dynamic role in developing and
incorporating significant tactical and strategic decisions to merge the
MMM science and program plans with the NCAR strategy.&nbsp;&nbsp; The
NCAR-wide strategy stresses interdisciplinary challenges (e.g., water
cycles, data assimilation, climate and weather assessment science,
biogeosciences, etc.), new approaches to university support, and
community leadership (e.g., community models and field
activities.)&nbsp;&nbsp; NCAR also strives to expand education and
outreach, to develop a harmonious interaction between research and
operations, and to build persisting intellectual and physical
infrastructures for the research community. 
The next leader of MMM will have to step up to these challenges and work
cooperatively and collaboratively with many external and internal
stakeholders. The new director will be a member of the executive
committee for NCAR and will have a shared responsibility for NCAR’s
future directions as a national center. The MMM director will advocate
the scientific values of the division, as well as develop and disseminate
a shared vision for the broader atmospheric and related
sciences. 
Duties and Responsibilities of Director 
Responsible for the overall scientific productivity, creativity, and
excellence of the division including the formulation and execution of
both long and short-range plans. 
Enhances the quality of the scientific and support staff through
exceptional management of personnel and the recruitment of high caliber
individuals, supporting organizational diversity initiatives including
affirmative action goals. 
Plans and manages budgets and other resources, and develops new funding
sources to support the scientific goals of the division. 
Develops and oversees interactions and collaborations with other NCAR and
UOP divisions and programs. Serves as program advocate in a number of
forums, including government agencies, UCAR member institutions, and the
scientific community at large. 
Qualifications 
International recognition as a scientific leader in atmospheric
science preferably in areas of relevance to MMM research. 
PhD. in an appropriate physical science, or the equivalent combination of
education and experience. 
Skill in scientific advocacy to effectively and persuasively promote
goals and strategies for the advancement of MMM programs with NCAR, UCAR,
funding agencies and the general scientific community. 
Demonstrated scientific acumen and leadership skills associated with the
development of scientific programs. 
Demonstrated leadership skills in directing and developing a staff of
widely-varying backgrounds and experience. 
Demonstrated skills in budget and resource development and related
management/administrative functions. 
Skill in identifying problems or potential problems, and in recommending,
promoting and implementing effective and creative solutions. 
Apply via the web at:
<a href="http://www.fin.ucar.edu/hr/careers" eudora="autourl">www.fin.ucar.edu/hr/careers</a>.
Please include cover letter and resume, reference Position #4016.&nbsp;
Initial consideration will be given to applications received prior to
Friday, December 12, 2003. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on
an as-needed basis. 
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