[ES_JOBS_NET] Project Scientist, Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science (CPAESS), UCAR, Boulder, CO

[christine.wiedinmyer.ucar at gmail.com]

https://ucar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UCAR_Careers/job/Foothills-Lab-4/Pr
oject-Scientist-I_REQ-2020-137-1

 

Application Deadline: This position will be posted until June 20, 2020.

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Work Authorization: UCAR/NCAR will not sponsor a work visa to fill this
position.

Location: Boulder, Colorado, United States.

Where You Will Work:

The Cooperative Programs for the Advancement of Earth System Science
(CPAESS), under the UCP, provides an extensive portfolio of placement,
management, and organizational services for the broad Earth System Science
community. CPAESS develops innovative solutions to complex scientific
challenges, advances research capacity, and fosters community
collaborations.

CPAESS provides professional development, training, and research
opportunities for early career to expert scientists.  The CPAESS community
includes placements at prestigious postdoctoral fellowships, short- and
long-term appointments at US Federal research labs and institutions,
research internships, and summer school opportunities for graduates and
postdoctoral scientists. These research and training opportunities provide
mentoring and career advancement; lifelong collaboration through program
alumni networks; and the advancement of science worldwide through
university, federal, state, municipal level, and private sector
partnerships. CPAESS employees and sponsors collectively work toward
advancing scientific research for the benefit of society. 

What You Will Do:

This position will conduct research projects to quantify the impact of
proposed and existing observing systems on analyses and forecasts of the
atmosphere and ocean, with focus on both global and regional scales. Results
of this project will help NOAA to determine key observing system
capabilities needed in future satellite architectures. As required, develop
and test improvements in the numerical algorithms and strategies used to
assimilate and evaluate the impact of these observations in weather analyses
and forecasts. He or she will also be responsible for presenting findings at
scientific meetings and publishing results in scientific journals.   

This position will conduct research to improve the use of radio occultation
observations to improve global and hurricane weather prediction in support
of the COSMIC-2 mission.  The incumbent will be responsible for developing,
implementing and testing improved assimilation algorithms for radio
occultation observations into NOAA's operational models, with emphasis on
improved assimilation algorithms, quality control procedures and observation
error characteristics. He or she will also be responsible for conducting
numerical weather prediction experiments, interpreting the results,
presenting findings at scientific meetings and contributing significantly to
the publication of results in scientific journals.

This position is located at the UCAR Foothills Campus in Boulder, CO.

Responsibilities:

*        Lead research projects to develop, implement, and test improved
assimilation algorithms for radio occultations observations to improve
numerical weather prediction in NOAA's models.

*        Conduct global and/or hurricane numerical weather prediction
experiments and interpret results.

*        Authors and presents scientific reports and publications and
attend/give presentations at national or international scientific
conferences.

What You Need:

Education and Years of Experience

*        This position requires a Ph.D. in atmospheric science or a related
field with knowledge of the radio occultation technique, numerical weather
prediction, statistical analysis and verification procedures or an
equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

*        Demonstrated skill in computation

*        Theoretical knowledge of numerical weather prediction

*        Demonstrated knowledge of radio occultation

*        Skill in statistical analysis

*        Capability to work as part of a team performing collaborative
research and ability to work as a part of a larger group.

*        Ability to work independently in a scientific research environment.

*        Skill in planning and managing project goals and objectives.

*        Ability to contribute in a large collaborative environment

*        Excellent interpersonal skills

*        Highly organized and detail-oriented

*        Excellent oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on
technical communication.

DESIRED:

*        Theoretical knowledge of data assimilation principles.

Applicant Notes:

*        An Inclusion Statement will be required for all applicants
advancing to an in-person interview. If requested, this statement should
address past efforts, as well as future vision and plans to advocate for and
advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the organization and/or field of
work.

*        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.

*        A pre-employment screening is conducted in conjunction with an
offer for employment. This screening may involve verifying or reviewing any
of the following relevant information: restricted parties screening,
employment verification, performance records of internal candidates,
education verification, reference checks, verification of professional
licenses, certifications, and Motor Vehicle Records.  UCAR complies with the
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). 

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.

 

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <https://mailman.ucar.edu/pipermail/es_jobs_net/attachments/20200616/d572ee6e/attachment.html>