[ES_JOBS_NET] Research Scientist, Science Systems And Applications Inc. (SSAI), VA

[christine.wiedinmyer.ucar at gmail.com]

https://tinyurl.com/yxvemu7x

 

Full Job Description

Reference #:

20-2947

 

Open Date:

9/21/2020

 

Location:

Hampton, VA

 

US Citizenship Required:

No

 

Job Description:

Science Systems And Applications Inc. (SSAI) is seeking an individual with
experience in Arctic cloud and radiation science, scientific programming,
and satellite and in situ data analysis to support the NASA Radiation Budget
Science Project. The individual will join a team of scientists and
programmers who are developing algorithms to generate a multi-decadal record
of Earth's Energy budget.


The NASA Radiation Budget Science Project goals are to:

*	Produce a long-term, integrated global climate data record for
detecting decadal changes in the Earth's radiation budget from the surface
to the top-of-atmosphere.
*	Enable improved understanding of how Earth's radiation budget varies
in time and space and the impact of clouds and other atmospheric properties.
*	Support climate model evaluation and improvement through
model-observation intercomparisons.


This individual will work with the Radiation Budget Science Project team to
assess and improve uncertainties in Arctic surface radiation fluxes derived
from satellite measurements. Specifically, the individual will assist with
the performance, interpretation, and peer-reviewed publication of radiation
budget closure studies that leverage newly available in situ thermodynamic,
surface, and cloud information taken during the MOSAiC campaign
(https://mosaic-expedition.org) and extended sites. The successful candidate
will be a self-starter who can work well with a diverse team, makes
peer-review paper writing a priority, can be productive in both the virtual
and office environment, is intellectually curious, can think creatively and
critically, and has a solid grasp of Arctic climate science. This individual
will play a key role in advancing our understanding of the Arctic surface
energy budget and assist the very productive and highly visible research
group within the Science Directorate at NASA Langley Research Center produce
a multi-decadal surface radiative record across the Arctic domain with
unprecedented accuracy. Such a record is a vital to address the most urgent
questions of Arctic climate science. For more information about the
Radiation Budget Science Project, visit https://ceres.larc.nasa.gov.
Required Qualifications:

*	Ph. D. degree in Atmospheric Science, Physical Science, or related
field
*	Experience in Arctic Science including Arctic clouds and their
interactions with Arctic radiation fluxes
*	Knowledge of the principles of Earth passive remote sensing
*	Experience in scientific data analysis using remote sensing and in
situ observations in the Arctic
*	Demonstrated knowledge of statistical data analysis and ability to
handle large and diverse data sets
*	Proficiency in scientific programming and visualization tools
required
*	Solid oral and written communication skills
*	Ability to meet NASA's background investigation requirements for IT
and physical access to NASA facilities
*	Ability to work using current visa without sponsorship

 

Desired Qualifications:

*	Experience using Python, IDL, or Matlab
*	Experience working in a team-oriented, science environment
*	Knowledge/Experience with machine learning techniques
*	Experience running and analyzing Earth system models including
global and/or regional climate models
*	Experience using atmospheric reanalysis data products
*	Experience with CERES and/or VIIRS data analysis methods

 

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