[ES_JOBS_NET] CIRES/SWPC Solar Magnetic Field Data "GONG" Scientific Programmer, Boulder, CO

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

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CIRES/SWPC Solar Magnetic Field Data "GONG" Scientific Programmer


CIRES/SWPC Solar Magnetic Field Data "GONG" Scientific Programmer


Requisition Number:

 

16781

Location:

 

Boulder, Colorado

Employment Type:

 

Research Faculty

Schedule:

 

Full-Time

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Who We Are


Who We Are


At CIRES, the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences,
more than 800 environmental scientists work to understand the dynamic Earth
system, including people's relationship with the planet. CIRES is a
partnership of NOAA and the University of Colorado Boulder, and our areas of
expertise include weather and climate, changes at the Earth's poles, air
quality and atmospheric chemistry, water resources, and solid Earth
sciences. Our vision is to be instrumental in ensuring a sustainable future
environment by advancing scientific and societal understanding of the Earth
system.

 <https://cires.colorado.edu/> https://cires.colorado.edu/

Space Weather Prediction Center:

 <https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/> https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be


What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be


1.       Become familiar with the NSO GONG magnetogram and H-alpha data
processing software newly running on NOAA development computers.

o    Work with the NSO staff to validate processing results on the NOAA
systems.

2.      Oversee the transition of the NSO GONG magnetogram and H-alpha data
processing software on NOAA operational computers.

3.      Become proficient in the installation, operation, and maintenance of
this code.Maintain the real-time GONG and H-alpha data processing systems
and investigate possible improvements.

o    Monitor the data quality and timeliness of observations.

o    Work with the system manager of the WSA-Model to ensure that the model
is getting the required input data.

o    Work with the NOAA forecasters to ensure that they get the required
data products, as well as sufficient training on how to use these data.

o    Work with NSO scientists and developers to stay abreast of proposed
processing improvements.

o    Ensure that the GONG data products meet the requirements of other space
weather forecasting partners and international customers.

4.      Assist in the implementation and management of the ADAPT model and
provide updated magnetogram outputs for models and forecasters.

o     Monitor the model output for quality and timeliness.

o    Work with the system manager of the WSA-Model to ensure that the model
is getting the required input data.

o    Work with the space weather forecasters to develop new products and
services, as well as forecaster training on how to best use and implement
these new products.

o    Ensure that the ADAPT data products meet the requirements of other
space weather forecasting partners and customers around the world.

o     Develop new solar forecast products and model output based on user and
forecaster needs and requirements.

o    Work with the NASA Community Coordinated Modeling Center on joint
projects related to GONG and ADAPT validation and verification studies.

What You Should Know


What You Should Know


CIRES commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in
all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and
particularly encourage applications from members of historically
underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities,
veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to
help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

 

This position is rostered in CIRES at the University of Colorado Boulder,
but will physically work in the David Skaggs Research Center (NOAA), 325
Broadway, Boulder, CO, 80305, a Federal facility.  You must be able to pass
a federal security check to be granted access to the building.

What We Can Offer


What We Can Offer


CIRES can offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

Benefits


Benefits


The University of Colorado offers excellent
<https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers/perks/cu-boulder> benefits, including
medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass.
The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in
Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn
more about the  <http://www.colorado.edu/about> University of Colorado
Boulder.

Be Statements


Be Statements


Be Collaborative. Be Innovative. Be Boulder.

What We Require


What We Require


*	M.S. in Solar Physics or related field
*	Proficiency in the following software development languages and
tools

*	Linux, tcsh, bash, cron, make, FORTRAN, Java, C/C++

What You Will Need


What You Will Need


*	Ability to think critically and make independent decisions
*	Ability to work in a collaborative/team environment

What We Would Like You To Have


What We Would Like You To Have


*	Proficiency in the following software development languages and
tools

*	IDL, perl
*	X-Windows, curses, gnuplot, make
*	IRAF, Imagemagick
*	MySQL/MariaDB
*	Git

*	Strong knowledge of solar physics - structures, processes and their
relation to space weather
*	Experience in the processing of solar physics observations
*	Expertise in the design, development, and implementation of
efficient numerical algorithms
*	HPC knowledge/experience (particularly MPI)
*	Project management experience
*	Modern code management professionalism, such as version control
(git) and coding best practices

 

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