[ES_JOBS_NET] CIRES/GSD Research Associate: Developmental Testbed Center, Boulder, CO

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/83341

CIRES/GSD Research Associate: Developmental Testbed Center

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) 
at the University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Research Associate 
(RA). The RA will work at the Forecast Applications Branch (FAB) of the 
Global Systems Division (GSD) of the Earth System Research Laboratory 
(ESRL).

Background: The Forecast Applications Branch (FAB) of the Global Systems 
Division (GSD) of the Earth System Research Laboratory (ESRL) is engaged 
in cutting-edge research and development aimed at improved data 
assimilation, numerical modeling, and ensemble forecasting methods for 
the prediction of high impact weather events on fine time and spatial 
scales. FAB is seeking a candidate with extensive experience in 
Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) techniques with strong background in 
ensemble forecasting and possibly data assimilation, and a desire to 
become a member of a dynamic research team. The newly developed methods, 
if successful, will find their use in various applications including 
heavy precipitation, tropical cyclone, aviation, and severe weather 
forecasting.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will contribute to achieving 
GSD’s research and development objectives in a number of areas, including:
• Support research to operations transition activities under the 
Developmental Testbed Center (DTC) project. Build, test, and evaluate 
prototypes of new NWP data assimilation, hurricane, and ensemble 
forecasting systems with external and internal collaborators. Provide 
code management and assistance to external collaborators.
• Contribute to the development of advanced NWP methods
• Support other NWP-related projects as needed