[ES_JOBS_NET] Project Scientist I/II Position, Terrestrial Sciences Section (TSS), Boulder, CO (NCAR/CGD)

[Al Zioba]

https://ucar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UCAR_Careers/job/Mesa-Lab-Building/Project-Scientist-I-II_REQ-2021-47-1

*Position Description*

Location: Boulder, CO.

Position Term: 3-year term position with possible extension.

Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin on 3/15/21. All
applications received by this date will be given full consideration.
Application will be open until the position is filled.

Relocation: Partial relocation support provided.

Work Authorization: UCAR/NCAR will provide visa support for this position.

Salary:
Level I
Hiring Range $84,287 - $105,358
Salary Range $84,287 - $105,358 - $136,966

Level II
Hiring Range $97,404 - $121,754
Salary Range $97,404 - $121,754 - $158,282

Benefits: UCAR affirms its continuing commitment to developing, providing,
and administering its employee benefit programs with due consideration for
equal employment opportunity and diversity guidelines. UCAR's rich package
of employee benefits includes medical, dental, vision, education
assistance, retirement, and life insurance. UCAR offers a variety of
programs designed to assist with work-life balance including flexible work
alternatives, paid time off and 14 weeks of paid parental leave.

Where You Will Work:
Located in Boulder, Colorado, University Corporation for Atmospheric
Research (UCAR) serves and participates in a collaborative community of
researchers and educators who are dedicated to understanding the atmosphere
-- the air around us -- and the complex processes that make up the Earth
system, from the ocean floor to the Sun’s core. UCAR manages the National
Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) on behalf of the National Science
Foundation and the university community.
Located in Boulder, Colorado, the National Center for Atmospheric Research
(NCAR) is one of the world’s premier scientific institutions, with an
internationally recognized staff and research program dedicated to
advancing knowledge, providing community-based resources, and building
human capacity in the atmospheric and related sciences. NCAR is sponsored
by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and managed by the University
Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR).
The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) manages the
National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and various UCAR
Cooperative Programs (UCP) – all in service of advancing knowledge,
providing community-based resources, and building human capacity in
atmospheric and related sciences.

Where You Will Work:

http://www.cgd.ucar.edu/about/?ref=nav

What You Will Do:

This is a position in the Terrestrial Sciences Section (TSS) in NCAR’s
Climate and Global Dynamics Laboratory (CGD) and will be filled at either
the Project Scientist I or II level depending on the skills and experience
of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below)
will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Working both independently and collaboratively, conducts research and model
development to address scientific questions that are germane to
understanding the role of vegetation demography in ecosystem functioning
and interactions with climate and land use through energy, water, and
biogeochemical cycling as well as impacts on forest sustainability and
ecosystem services. Carries out research and model structural and
parameterization development to support major demographic/ecological
processes in global Earth system models (e.g., CESM) through the Community
Terrestrial Systems Model (CTSM) and submodels therein (i.e., the
Functionally Assembled Terrestrial Ecosystem Simulator, FATES).
Contributes to the growing field of environmental and ecological
prediction, including through efforts to constrain these predictions at
ecologically-relevant spatial and temporal scales.  Participates in
defining the ecosystem science and terrestrial modeling research directions
of the CTSM project and of the Climate and Global Dynamics Laboratory and
across NCAR.  Communicates research results by publishing papers in
scientific journals and by giving presentations at national and
international meetings. Contributes to and strengthens partnerships in
ecological research such as with the National Ecological Observatory
Network (NEON), DOE and other national labs, and national and international
university researchers.

Expectations include implementation of advanced parameterizations and
features for demographic/ecological processes in CTSM, support of the
broader ecological modeling research community, participation in the
publication of peer-reviewed papers, and presentation of research results
at national and international meetings on a regular basis.

Although broad research priorities will be determined collaboratively with
other staff working on the CTSM project, the person is expected to operate
with a high degree of independence.

Responsibilities:



Conducts high-quality, independent and collaborative research devoted to
understanding and modeling key ecosystem demography processes and their
influence on the Earth system through energy, water, and biogeochemical
cycles.  Contributes scientific expertise in one or more specific fields of
ecosystem demography research and prediction to further develop and apply
Earth system models and its land ecosystem component model (CTSM, FATES).
Poses appropriate scientific questions about climate and ecosystem
coupling, for example though impacts of ecosystem structure on boundary
layer processes, and participates in the analysis of results of the coupled
model.

Leads (at PSII level) and conducts implementation of advanced
parameterizations and features for demographic/ecological processes into
CTSM/FATES in collaboration with internal and external scientists and
software engineers.



Provides guidance and support for internal and external scientists
interested in applying advanced demographic/ecological models in their
research.



Reviews research papers in-house and for professional journals.  Reviews
proposals and may serve on professional committees. May interact with and
help educate the public about research pertaining to the goals and
objectives of the NCAR science program.

Participates in defining the ecological research directions of the CTSM
project and participates in proposal development to support these research
directions.

May serve or regularly serves (at PSII level) as co-PI on external or
internal proposals.

*PS2 Level*: Supervises associate scientists, software engineers, student
assistants, or post docs, as appropriate, in ways consistent with UCAR
Policies and Procedures.

What You Need:

Education and Years of Experience



Ph.D. in earth system sciences, environmental sciences, ecology,
mathematics, or other related sciences; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.

*PS2 Level*: – PhD. plus at least 3 years of experience in the scientific
field of specialization; or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

*PSI Level*:

   - Demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality, independent and
   collaborative research in one or more of the areas indicated above.
   - Demonstrated ability to effectively convey research results through
   publications in scientific journals and through presentations at national
   and international meetings.
   - Comprehensive knowledge of land models of surface energy fluxes and
   the hydrologic cycle, biogeochemical models of carbon and nitrogen cycles,
   and dynamic global vegetation or ecosystem demography models of plant
   community organization and dynamics.
   - Demonstrated technical ability to work with and develop global scale
   ecosystem demography models and with complex geophysical models.
   - Excellent oral and written communication skills and knowledge of
   web-based communication.
   - Demonstrated experience in working with large scientific computer
   programs.
   - Demonstrated experience in developing complex Earth system models.

*PSII Level*:

In addition to the requirements outlined for the PSI Level above,
qualifications required at the PS2 Level:

   - Recognition at US national level as a significant contributor in
   ecological model development and research.
   - Advanced project-management skills.  Ability to develop project goals
   and work independently to ensure timely completion of project requirements.
   - Demonstrated skill in directing the work of supporting scientists and
   software engineers and in leading teams of scientists to meet project
   objectives.
   - Demonstrated ability to contribute to proposal development.

Applicant Notes:

   - Please note that while the position description details both minimum
   requirements as well as desired skills and experience, we want to remind
   applicants that you do not need to have all the desired skills and
   experience to be considered for this role. If you have the passion for the
   work along with experience in a related field, you are encouraged to apply.
   We can provide on-the-job training for the rest.
   - 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).
   - Applicant Requirements:  full CV, cover letter emphasizing relevant
   qualifications and research interests, contact information for 3 references.

*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.*
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