[ES_JOBS_NET] Project Scientist, climate model uncertainty, NCAR, Boulder, CO

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

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Project Scientist I

Tracking Code

19243

Job Description

 

Job Title: Project Scientist I

 

Location: Boulder, CO

 

Type: Full-time, Exempt

 

Application Deadline: This position will be posted until June 24th.
Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis.

 

Relocation: No relocation package is offered for this position.

 

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or other
protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) is required for this position.
UCAR/NCAR will not sponsor a work visa (e.g., J-1, H1-B, etc.) for this
position.

 

Where You Will Work: Located in Boulder, Colorado, the National Center for
Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is one of the world's premier scientific
institutions, with an internationally recognized staff and research program
dedicated to advancing knowledge, providing community-based resources, and
building human capacity in the atmospheric and related sciences.  NCAR is
sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and managed by the
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR).

 

What You Will Do:

This position supports a highly collaborative project to investigate climate
model uncertainty using a combination of available observations and
state-of-the-art climate models. The incumbent will lead and / or contribute
to i) investigating parameter uncertainty using a variety of model
configurations to identify mechanisms that contribute to uncertainty in many
different parts of the climate system; ii) studying model structural
uncertainty through coupling of model dynamics to isolate effects of model
structure on simulation characteristics such as climate change and extreme
events; and iii) formulating and applying machine learning techniques and
climate model emulators to quantify uncertainties, analyze large volumes of
model and observational data, and establish connections between related
climate parameters in producing extremes. 

The project partners include researchers at other DOE labs and universities
who are formulating machine learning methodologies and other approaches to
quantifying uncertainty.  As such the incumbent will interact with
researchers from the partner institutions to perform coordinated, joint
analyses of model simulations. If needed, the incumbent will design and
conduct coordinated simulations.

 

Broad priorities will be determined in consultation with the NCAR
investigators of the project. The incumbent is expected to operate with a
significant degree of independence.   

 

Responsibilities: 

Under general guidance, conducts independent and collaborative research to
accomplish the goals of the project. Leads and / or contributes to i)
investigating parameter uncertainty using a variety of model configurations
to identify mechanisms that contribute to uncertainty in many different
parts of the climate system; ii) studying model structural uncertainty
through coupling of model dynamics to isolate effects of model structure on
simulation characteristics such as climate change and extreme events; and
iii) formulating and applying machine learning techniques and climate model
emulators to quantify uncertainties, analyze large volumes of model and
observational data, and establish connections between related climate
parameters in producing extremes.  If needed, designs and performs
coordinated numerical simulations in support of the project. Analyzes both
model and observational data sets. Develops new diagnostics products.
Revises the research plan as needed.

 

Takes the lead and participates in writing of scientific journal articles
and formal reports, documenting the findings of the project. Presents
results at relevant meetings.

 

Documents experimental and diagnostics / analysis procedures.

 

Interacts with the project collaborators and partners regularly for
coordinated / joint analysis and experimentation.  

Priorities will be determined in consultation with the Principal
Investigators of the project.

 

Responsible for day-to-day progress of the project, providing scientific and
technical lead and help as needed.

 

Making independent decisions to accomplish the project goals, including
designing sensitivity experiments and devising diagnostics techniques /
tools.

 

What You Need:

Education and Years of Experience:

.        PhD. or equivalent in oceanic, atmospheric, or related earth
sciences.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

.        Ability to work on a team of NCAR and non-NCAR scientists.

.        Demonstrated understanding, through published or academic work, of
modeling complex, geophysical processes.

.        Demonstrated knowledge of the physical and mathematical basis of
(coupled) general circulation models.

.        Familiarity with running coupled climate models, particularly CESM.

.        Experience in designing and implementing reliable Fortran modules
for complex geophysical systems.

.        Familiarity with the CESM and its component models.

.        Demonstrated knowledge of the UNIX operating system and its
variants, including skill in writing shell scripts.

.        Demonstrated knowledge of graphical analysis tools, e.g., Python,
Matlab.

.        Demonstrated knowledge of data analysis methodologies for global
climate models.

.        Demonstrated knowledge of machine learning methods.

.        Effective oral and written communication skills.

.        Demonstrated experience in writing for scientific peer reviewed
journals.

.        Ability to assess priorities and meet deliverable deadlines.

.        Knowledge of web based communication, e.g., HTML.

.        Ability to work at computer monitors for extended periods.

 

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.

Job Location

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Appointment Type

Regular, Full-Time (R1)

 

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