[ES_JOBS_NET] Scientist II, land data assimilation in coupled model, Greenbelt, Maryland

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

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Scientist II
Tracking Code
728-200
Job Description
A Scientist II will work to advance land data assimilation within the coupled atmosphere-ocean-land Goddard Earth Observing System (GEOS) model and its associated Data Assimilation System. He/she will integrate and improve existing land data assimilation components, in particular those using satellite observations of soil moisture, snow, and land surface temperature, within the GEOS hybrid (ensemble-variational) atmospheric data assimilation system. The developments support applications of land data assimilation to the initialization of weather and seasonal forecasts and to the improvement of our understanding of land-atmosphere interactions. A particular focus of the candidate will be to lead the science development and implementation of the land component of GMAO's next reanalysis system.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

*         Revise new approaches to problems encountered; establish test controls, criteria and research standards and assist in the design of research experiments to define scientific problems.
*         Plan, schedule, and conduct activities in all phases of research projects, often as a member of a larger research team.
*         Ability to be a Co-Investigator and key contributor to a large research or programmatic effort.
*         Perform experiments, collect and analyze data.
*         Prepare research results for publication in reports, papers, journals, books, and other media.
*         Prepare and deliver major briefings and presentations to various national and international seminars, talks or lectures for dissemination of knowledge, particularly the results of research undertaken.
*         Responsible for compiling research data results for publication in reports, papers, journals, books and other media and also into cohesive educational outreach presentations.
*         Act as a mentor for student interns involved in the GESTAR Program. This involves instructing the intern about the nature and extent of the GESTAR program.
*         Write several publications of considerable interest and value to the field as evidenced by favorable reviews, by citation in the work of others, by presenting papers to professional societies, and/or will have contributed inventions, new designs or research, which are of material significance in the solution of important applied problems.
*         Preparation of reports of own scientific and other activity for purposes of annual reports to NASA, annual GESTAR report, and self-evaluation for annual performance appraisals.
*         Engage the academic community in research work through research collaborations, visits, invited guests, workshops, conferences, etc.
*         Develop an awareness of NASA's mission needs and address them to the best of ability.
*         Maintain an awareness of funding opportunities in area of expertise through internal and external funding agencies; seek and obtain funding to ensure continuation and growth of research efforts.
*         Complete all trainings as scheduled

Other job related duties as assigned


Required Qualifications:

Education:

A PhD in Atmospheric Sciences, Hydrology, or equivalent experience, is required for this position.


Experience:

*         5 to 7 years' experience.
*         Experience of coding and running global land and/or atmospheric data assimilation systems on high-end computing systems is highly necessary, as is hands-on ability to run data-processing applications such as Matlab or Python

Licenses, Certifications:

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

*         A proven ability to communicate through conference presentations and scientific publications is essential.
*         Function independently or as part of a team, with minimal direct supervision.
*         Propose credible and innovative research projects, develop the necessary skills to perform the work, and carry out the research, providing the required reporting to the granting agency in a timely fashion.
*         Ability to interpret USRA and Federal Policies and Procedures necessary to function in a scientific research environment, along with the ability to establish priorities, solve problems and make daily effective decisions to promote the advancement of science.
*         Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
*         Advanced experimental and analytical skills.

Technology:

*         Excellent computer skills, enabling some supervisory role in large mission-driven computational projects involving for example, model development, algorithm development or data analysis, all  making use of  programming languages, visualization and diagnostic tools,  and High-End Computing resources. Specific requirements from the Lab/Office may add, or replace, this list.

Working Conditions:

Work will be performed in an office or computer lab environment.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; talk or hear.  Keyboarding for large time spans each day may be a significant part of this position.

Travel:

Negligible.

Applicants should apply to the posting at https://usracareers.silkroad.com/ and include a letter of interest, resume, or curriculum vita.  Review of candidates will begin immediately.  Additional information on USRA can be found at www.usra.edu<http://www.usra.edu/>.

USRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Job Location
Greenbelt, Maryland, United States

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