[ES_JOBS_NET] UAlbany Center of Excellence - Open Fulltime Position Working On State Weather Interests

[Bassill, Nicholas]

This is a fulltime position working at the brand new ETEC building at UAlbany<https://www.albany.edu/news-center/news/2021-look-inside-etec-faculty-staff-move-new-offices>.

This search is somewhat open-ended, as we seek some combination of weather expertise, programming skills, GIS expertise, and/or web development. No candidate need possess all skills.

Salary: 50K-60K, pending qualifications.

If you enjoy solving weather problems or want to apply your skills to statewide problems in the private and public sectors, this is a great position.

To apply, visit: https://rfhr.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=C3CD3636347A4BB029871898A40554DE?JOBID=134865&CNTRNO=0&TSTMP=1629381611598

See below for details.

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Meteorological Assistant For Center of Excellence Tasks (R21-33)




About RF for SUNY at the University at Albany:

Employment is with The Research Foundation for the State University of New York, a private, nonprofit, educational corporation that provides essential sponsored program administration and innovation support services to SUNY faculty and students whose ideas and research generate ground-breaking discovery and translate to entrepreneurial and economic development opportunities for New York State.

Working at the SUNY Research Foundation for the University at Albany, you will be part of a team that provides essential services to the University as it moves to the front ranks of American higher education, supporting the advancement of education, research and discovery. The University at Albany, a nationally recognized research university with outstanding faculty, researchers and staff, offers challenging, exciting and rewarding careers to those who seek opportunities to grow and excel.

Job Description:

Description of Duties:

Primary job responsibilities will include a range of programming, web-development, research, weather forecasting, and presentation tasks. These may include converting existing NCL programs to Python, building new meteorological product or website functionality for use by COE partners in transportation, utility/energy, education, or other sectors. Hires will also facilitate ongoing research in these areas as well as participate in occasional weather briefings and project presentations. The employee's tasks will be commensurate with their qualifications, capabilities, and interests (where applicable).

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

  *   Bachelor degree in Meteorology or Computer science or a GIS/mapping field from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
  *   Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse population

Preferred Qualifications:

  *   Master's degree or greater in Meteorology or Computer science or a GIS/mapping field from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization (If the degree is not in meteorology, a basic understanding of meteorology and/or forecasting is preferred).
  *   Strong programming (preferably python) or web design skills.

Additional Information:

Salary Range:  $50,000-$60,000

Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report ("Clery Report"): http://police.albany.edu/asr.htm

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY  will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. The University at Albany offers a variety of performing arts, world class libraries, and competitive sporting events.

Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume, contact information for three work-related references, along with a letter of application.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Nick Bassill, PhD

Director of Research & Development, Center Of Excellence

Affiliated with NYS Mesonet

Mail Address: LC SB-28, 1400 Washington Ave.,

SUNY, University at Albany, NY 12222

Office Address: UAlbany ETEC Bldg - Harriman Campus

1220 Washington Ave, Room 496

Albany, NY 12226 Contact: (518) 442-6375 | @NickPBassill | http://operations.nysmesonet.org/~nbassill/
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