[ES_JOBS_NET] RESEARCH ENGINEER/SCIENTIST ATMOSPHERIC MODELING, Minneapolis MN or Work Remotely, Tech Startup – Benefit Corporation

[Mark Kriss]

RESEARCH ENGINEER/SCIENTIST ATMOSPHERIC MODELING
<https://geofinancial.com/careers>

LOCATION
Minneapolis, MN USA or Work Remotely

TIME COMMITMENT
Full Time; Open to Accommodating Part-Time Academic Position

COMPENSATION
Commensurate with Experience; Participation in Equity Incentive Plan (Stock
Options)

CATEGORY
Research & Development

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Geofinancial Analytics <geofinancial.com> is seeking a highly motivated
professional interested in conducting cutting-edge research and development
of sophisticated models for tracking atmospheric GHG sources via remote
sensing. Geofinancial is a science-driven benefit corporation whose civic
mission is to accelerate capital flows from climate stressors (like methane
super emitters in energy & food supply chains) to more sustainable
solutions by informing decisions and business practices with transparent,
objective facts.

You will be a key member of the Geofinancial’s Research & Development Team
to support algorithm development and other research activities for
detecting, measuring, and attributing GHG emissions from various ground
sources using a combination of ground- and satellite-based techniques.
These algorithms and workflows will be further operationalized and
automated to support continuous monitoring of GHG. A successful candidate
will have a graduate degree in atmospheric science, geophysics, earth
science, or a similar related field with prior experience in atmospheric
dynamics or chemistry. Experience in scientific scripting using Python/C++
is also desired, as is an ability to write for a technical and customer
audience. The incumbent will also be actively collaborating with the
Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota on various
projects.

The work is fast-paced, highly iterative, and continuously trading off
between what works and what is best. R&D typically involves rigorous
testing and fact checking at every step of the way. If you enjoy working
with data to build products and solve hard real-world environmental
problems in creative ways, you will fit right in.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

- Participate as an integral team member on multidisciplinary research
related to tracking GHG sources.

- Lead algorithm development for identifying, measuring, and attributing
atmospheric GHG using satellite data, including integration and comparison
with other spatial datasets.

- Ensure high quality of the projects' data products by developing QA/QC
strategies.

- Assess emerging technologies with an emphasis towards the adaptation of
new technologies for GHG tracking.

- Work closely with other team members to support developing a
satellite-based GHG monitoring framework.

- Prepare and deliver reports or presentations of research
projects/analysis results to project sponsors as appropriate.

- Contribute to peer-reviewed publications

- Contribute to training students, interns, and other employees.

- Support other project development efforts as needed.

- Collaborate with technical and non-technical staff in product development
and integration.

Required Qualifications

- Ph.D. degree in atmospheric science, geophysics, earth science, or a
similar related field, and 1-year related experience either as part of
degree program or post-degree; OR Master’s degree in atmospheric science,
geophysics, earth science, or a similar related field, and 3 years related
post-degree experience.

- Experience in inversion models and other related atmospheric models for
extracting GHG concentration, flow rate, etc. from remote (e.g., satellite)
observation.

- Experience in implementing mathematical algorithms in prototype software,
such as Python or R.

- Experience with the systematic evaluation of signal/data processing
algorithms.

- Experience evaluating the performance of algorithms on simulated and/or
measured datasets.

- Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with radiative transfer models.

- Experience in infrared remote sensing.

- Knowledge and experience in database management.

- Statistical analysis experience.

- Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

- Highly motivated, self-starter.

- Eager to contribute to environmental sustainability using knowledge and
professional skills.

- Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.

- Demonstrated ability to participate in team projects that include diverse
perspectives, types of expertise, and experiences.

- Ability to take direction and work with minimum supervision.

- Experience in working within interdisciplinary teams with various levels
of scientific and technical expertise.

- Technical writing and documentation skills.

STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

Geofinancial has a strong and abiding commitment to diversity in its
workforce and in the people and groups with which it works. We recognize
our civic mission – accelerating the transition to cleaner energy and more
sustainable food – is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of
men and women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. This includes
gender inclusiveness, minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals
with disabilities.

STATEMENT ON REMOTE WORK

If our employees are in a role and situation that enables them to work from
home and they want to continue to do so forever, we will make that happen.
If not, employees are welcome to work full- or part-time at our offices in
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, when we feel it’s safe to return.

APPLICATION GUIDELINE

Complete applications will include a cover letter describing the
applicant’s fit to the role, a curriculum vita including a bibliography of
refereed and other work, a statement on research experience and research
objectives, and contact information for at least three professional
references. Please combine all documents into one PDF and email to
careers at geofinancial.com with the subject line “Research Engineer/Scientist
– Atmospheric Modeling_LASTNAME”. Applications received by September 15,
2021 will receive full consideration.
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