CEDAR email: JOB OPENING: Ionospheric Physicist at the Naval Research Laboratory, Washington DC

[McDonald, Sarah]

Research Physicist, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) encourages qualified scientists, from recent graduates to experienced professionals, to apply for a federal opening in the Ionospheric Physics and Applications Section (IPAS) of NRL’s Space Science Division (SSD). The successful candidate will join a team of scientists developing global and regional ionospheric and thermospheric prediction tools.
The IPAS is developing ionospheric forecast models for operational use and exploring data assimilation techniques for sparse observational environments. A major focus of the current research is improving forecast skill and resolving mesoscale features in the ionosphere with a special emphasis on forcing from the lower atmosphere. The successful candidate will work on developing ionospheric models that couple to the Navy’s whole atmosphere models. In addition, the incumbent would conduct fundamental research into the physics and dynamics of the ionosphere/thermosphere using models, data assimilation tools, and observations.
Who May Apply: All United States Citizens
Salary Range: $71,365-$133,712
Series and Grade: NP-1310-3 (equivalent to GS 11-13)
Apply NOW through LinkedIn.  When applying, please submit a current resume with your application.
Qualifications: In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.  Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge and abilities, as they relate to this position.  Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.  Applicants must have a Master’s or Ph.D. in Physics, Space Physics, or relevant discipline.
Desired skills/experience:

·         experience with state-of-the-art ionospheric models and/or data assimilation algorithms on high-performance computing (HPC) systems

·         strong programming skills, especially Interactive Data Language (IDL), Python, and MPI Fortran 90/95 in application of the development of scientific models and data-assimilation algorithms

·         theoretical grounding in the physics and dynamics of the atmosphere (0-100 km), thermosphere and/or ionosphere

·         excellent writing skills, with a demonstrated ability/potential to write peer-reviewed scientific papers and novel scientific proposals for submission to funding agencies
Interested U.S. citizens or permanent residents should directly contact Sarah McDonald (sarah.mcdonald at nrl.navy.mil<mailto:sarah.mcdonald at nrl.navy.mil>) with questions about the position.

NRL is an equal opportunity employer.

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Dr Sarah McDonald
Research Physicist, Space Science Division
Code 7633
Naval Research Laboratory
W (202) 404-8555
www.nrl.navy.mil<http://www.nrl.navy.mil>


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