[ES_JOBS_NET] Research Associate IV (Statistical Postprocessing Meteorologist/Developer), Colorado State University
Christine Wiedinmyer
christin at ucar.edu
Wed Aug 5 05:46:38 MDT 2015
https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/16997
Research Associate IV (Statistical Postprocessing
Meteorologist/Developer)
Working Title Research Associate IV (Statistical Postprocessing
Meteorologist/Developer) 15-126
Posting Number 201500438AP
Position Type Admin Professional/Research Professional
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $92,000 - $120,000
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Posting Date
Open Until Filled Yes
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm
(MT) on 08/23/2015
Description of Work Unit
CIRAis a cooperative institute that is also a research department within
CSU’s College of Engineering, in partnership with the Department of
Atmospheric Science. Its vision is to conduct interdisciplinary research
in the atmospheric sciences by entraining skills beyond the
meteorological disciplines, exploiting advances in engineering and
computer science, facilitating transitional activity between pure and
applied research, leveraging both national and international resources
and partnerships, and assistingNOAA, Colorado State University, the
State of Colorado, and the Nation through the application of our
research to areas of societal benefit.
Position Summary
The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at
Colorado State University seeks to fill a professional scientific
position to perform full-time collaborative research with the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) located at the National
Weather Service (NWS)/ Meteorological Development Laboratory (MDL) in
Silver Spring, Maryland. Office will be in Silver Spring, MD; however
the option exists to work remotely from home/office with periodic travel
to attend coordination meetings in Silver Spring, Maryland.
CIRAand theNWS/MDLhave engaged in a number of successful collaborations
in Advanced Weather Information Processing System, version two (AWIPSII)
and the Virtual Laboratory (VLab). These interactions have been directed
by MDL’s Decision Assistance Branch (DAB).CIRAandMDLnow plan to build on
this groundwork and work together on MDL’s primary competency –
statistical postprocessing of the output from Numerical Weather
Prediction (NWP) models. A new project has been funded to move forward
with this collaboration and is known as the Weather Information
Statistical Postprocessing System (WISPS).
It is difficult to overestimate the importance of statistical
postprocessing and MDL’s signature technique, Model Output Statistics
(MOS), to modern meteorology. The most recent version of this
software,MOS-2000, is an impressive software system by many benchmarks.
Its limitations, however, have become problematic, and theNWSneeds to
invest in a replacement system. TheWISPSProject is a 3-year effort to
develop the framework that will take the inaugural version ofWISPSto
Technical Readiness Level 9, such as operational implementation on
NOAA’s Weather and Climate Operational Supercomputing System, (WCOSS)
for some portion of the NWS’s statistical postprocessing mission. The
project will emphasize suitability for supercomputer operations,
multiple statistical postprocessing methods, data formats that are
self-describing and embrace widely-accepted standards, and software
systems that are flexible, extendible, and shareable.
Required Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, or
related physical science;
- Demonstrated experience working with Model Output Statistics
technique, or other statistical techniques used in objective
interpretation of numerical weather prediction (NWP) output;
- Knowledge of and/or experience working with and leading a scientific
software development team;
- Demonstrated experience in the design and development of scientific
computer programs;
- Knowledge, skill, and/or experience in data modeling and the
management of large scientific datasets.
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Experience post-processingNWPoutput;
- Experience coordinating projects or research between multiple groups
or agencies;
- Experience with Linux/Unix systems;
- Knowledge, skill, and/or experience in standard meteorological data
formats;
- Knowledge, skill, and/or experience in community source software
development;
- Knowledge, skill, and/or experience in Fortran, C, C++, and other
programming languages that are commonly used in parallel computing and
operational supercomputing systems;
- The ability to handle multiple tasks and meet project deadlines,
communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and a willingness
to learn new skills for professional growth within the position;
- Experience coordinating projects or research between multiple groups
or agencies;
- Knowledge of operational meteorology,NWSoperations, andNWSusers and
partners.
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are
expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to
diversity and inclusion.
Quick Link For Posting http://jobs.colostate.edu:80/postings/16872
<http://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/16872>
Essential Job Duties
Job Duty Category software development
Duty/Responsibility
- investigate useful pre-existing technologies (e.g., NetCDF, HDF5,
GitHub,NWSVLab, software libraries) that will support the development
ofWISPS;
- develop the software to support the operational needs of theNWS;
- mature and migrate the initialWISPScapability intoNWSoperations.
Percentage Of Time 50
Job Duty Category research leadership
Duty/Responsibility
- provide leadership, direction, and technical expertise in identifying
and documentingWISPSrequirements;
- provide leadership, direction, and expertise to prototype data storage
technologies and data modeling strategies that will form the foundation
ofWISPS.
Percentage Of Time 50
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check
(required for new hires)
Search Contact Holli Knutson, holli.knutson at colostate.edu
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that
is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed,
color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability,
veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, or pregnancy. Colorado State University is an equal
opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to
achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado
State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding
non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal
Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University (CSU) strives to provide a safe study, work,
and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students.
To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and
regulations,CSUconducts background checks. The type of background check
conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to,
criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor
vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification.
Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and
when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent
to do so.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
1. *Will you have a Bachelor's Degree by August 2015?
* yes
* no
2. *Is your Bachelor's Degree in Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology, or
a related Physical Science?
* yes
* no
Applicant Documents
*Required Documents*
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
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