[ES_JOBS_NET] UCAR CPAESS associate scientist in ocean and cryosphere based at GFDL (job 2)

[Sonya Legg]

Job title: Associate scientist in Ocean and Cryosphere Division at GFDL

*Where You Will Work:*

Located in Boulder, Colorado, UCAR Community Programs (UCP) offers a 
suite of innovative resources, tools, and services for the atmospheric 
and Earth science community.  UCP was created in 1992 to manage a number 
of unique programs requested by the UCAR community.

This position will be located at the NOAA Geophysical Fluid Dynamics 
Laboratory (GFDL) in Princeton, NJ.

NOAA/GFDL studies the earth system primarily using numerical models. It 
is a mission-oriented laboratory with a wide range of objectives 
including model development and furthering the scientific understanding 
of the earth system.

*What You Will Do:*

The Associate Scientist will work within the Ocean and Cryosphere 
division of the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) to support 
the research activities related to modeling and understanding ocean and 
cryosphere change and variability, and their interactions with 
atmospheric circulation and marine ecosystems.

One research focus is improved understanding of the change and 
variability of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) 
and associated impacts on regional and global scale climate phenomena, 
which is crucial for interpreting the historical records and projecting 
future climate change and variability.

The Associate Scientist will play an essential role in analyzing climate 
model outputs in comparison with available observational datasets and 
carrying out scientific perturbation experiments to support the above 
research activities on large-scale ocean dynamics and associated impacts 
in the earth system.

*Responsibilities:*

  * Conducting scientific perturbation experiments to support research
    activities on large-scale ocean dynamics and associated impacts in
    the earth system using ocean/climate models and observations,
    solving the technical difficulties in designing and modifying the
    perturbation experiments, and documenting the experimental results
    in technical report and peer-reviewed scientific publications

  * Analyzing climate model results in comparison with available
    observational datasets, applying statistical tools to large
    simulated/observed datasets, identifying and understanding climate
    modeling biases, and documenting the analyzed results in technical
    report and peer-reviewed scientific publications

  * May author technical reports, scientific publications, and present
    papers at seminars and scientific meetings.

*What You Need:*

Education and Years of Experience:

For II Level:

Bachelor’s degree and two to three years of experience as an Associate 
Scientist I (or equivalent position) in scientific research in physical 
oceanography or climate dynamics (or closely related field) with 
evidence of professional progress as described above, or additional 
education (as in a program leading to a Master’s degree).

  For III Level:

Bachelor’s degree and three to five years of experience as an Associate 
Scientist II (or equivalent position) in scientific research in physical 
oceanography or climate dynamics (or closely related field). Experience 
should provide evidence of considerable professional progress leading to 
the level of knowledge and skills outlined above.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  * Background in ocean/climate dynamics
  * Proven skill in running and using ocean and coupled climate models
  * Diagnostic skills in analyzing simulated and observed datasets
  * Programming in Fortran, Matlab, Ferret, and Python
  * Demonstrated ability to collaborate on research related to
    ocean/climate dynamics.
  * Excellent oral and written communication skills, with an emphasis in
    technical communication.

*Applicant Notes:*

This position is subject to work location requirements for obtaining 
access to facilities and research systems. These requirements may 
include a combination of national security checks, credit checks, 
fingerprinting, or other security clearance requirements.

Starting Salary range for II level: $66,000 - $73,000

Starting salary range for III level: $82,000 - $91,000

*Type:* Full-time, Exempt

*Position Term:*  One year initial term with the possibility of renewal

*Relocation:* Relocation assistance is available for this position.

*Work Authorization:* UCAR/NCAR will sponsor a work visa to fill this 
position.

*What’s in it for You:*

  * Compensation
  * PTO
  * Paid Holidays
  * Tuition Reimbursement
  * Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  * Retirement Plan
  * And more!

*EEO/AAP Statement:*

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is an equal 
opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer that strives to 
develop and maintain a diverse workforce. UCAR is committed to providing 
equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and 
does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, 
national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, 
genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, 
or pregnancy.

Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at the 
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). We are committed 
to inclusivity and promoting an equitable environment that values and 
respects the uniqueness of all members of our organization.


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