[ES_JOBS_NET] Meteorological Satellite Applied Mathematician, CIRA, Colorado State University

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

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Meteorological Satellite Applied Mathematician

Job DescriptionDescription of Work Unit:

The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado
State University (CSU), located on the CSU Foothills Campus, 5 miles
Northwest of the CSU main campus, is a multi-million dollar research
organization located on CSU's Foothills Campus in Fort Collins, Colorado.
CIRA is a cooperative institute (CI) that is also a research department
within CSU's College of Engineering, in partnership with the Department of
Atmospheric Science. Its vision is to conduct interdisciplinary research in
the atmospheric sciences by entraining skills beyond the meteorological
disciplines, exploiting advances in engineering and computer science,
facilitating transitional activity between pure and applied research,
leveraging both national and international resources and partnerships, and
assisting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), CSU,
the State of Colorado, and the Nation through the application of our
research to areas of societal benefit.  Expanding on this Vision, our
Mission is to serve as a nexus for multi-disciplinary cooperation among CI
and NOAA research scientists, University faculty, staff and students in the
context of NOAA-specified research theme areas in satellite applications
for weather/climate forecasting. Important bridging elements of the CI
include the communication of research findings to the international
scientific community, transition of applications and capabilities to NOAA
operational users, education and training programs for operational user
proficiency, outreach programs to K-12 education and the general public for
environmental literacy, and understanding and quantifying the societal
impacts of NOAA research.

Position Summary:

The individual in this position will report to the project Principal
Investigator, serve as a member of the CIRA Team in Fort Collins and work
on NASA and NOAA projects that seek to improve estimates of fuel moisture
that are critical for assessing wildfire potential, improve modeling of
fire spread to reproduce the observed sensitivity of fire spread to wind
speed and fuel moisture, and improve the modeling of smoke production and
transport. This will involve synthesizing observations from satellites and
in situ sensors using data-driven AI-based and physically-based
mathematical models. The research will involve developing new models,
comparing results with existing models, and validating results against
observations.  Specifically, the individual in this position and will
report to the project Principal Investigator.

Full consideration date: Monday, June 1st, 2026 at 11:59pm (MT)

Conditions of Employment:

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   Must be a citizen of the United States or Lawful Permanent Resident with
   a physical USCIS “Green Card” because this position is funded by a US
   Department of Defense contract.
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   Onsite presence is required for this position because it requires
   significant collaboration with on-site teams.

Supervision:

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   The individual in this position will not supervise other employees.

Essential Job Duties:

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   Develop code to analyze and evaluate satellite and in situ datasets.
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   Use, develop, test, and evaluate AI/ML models.
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   Prepare datasets for training AI/ML models.


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   Collaborate with other team members on similar research projects.


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   Identify new opportunities for improving fuel and fire spread modeling.
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   Contribute to other satellite research that serves the CIRA/RAMMB
   mission.
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   Contribute to proposals that may lead to an independent research program.


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   Prepare manuscripts for submission to peer review journals.
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   Document software development.
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   Provide content for project reports.
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   Travel to scientific and end user conferences to present research
   results.

Required Qualifications:

NOTE: In the body of your resume, please specifically address all required
qualifications when describing your work experience.  *A resume that fails
to address the qualifications of this position **will not be considered**
by the search committee. *

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   Ph.D. in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, applied mathematics or
   related field.  Ph.D. program must be completed by start of the position.
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   Good oral and written communication skills evidenced by publications
   and/or presentations.
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   Experience working with wildfire fuels datasets.
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   Experience with fire spread modeling.
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   Experience working with remote sensing data.
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   Experience developing and using AI/ML models.
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   Experience in scientific programming in Python.
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   Experience working on Linux operating systems.

Salary Range$67,900 - $73,500

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your
materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of
the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their
application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of
attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Cover Letter, Resume/CV Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving
community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition
through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits
package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is
where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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   Review our detailed benefits information here.
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   Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is
   consistently ranked in the top cities to live in!
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Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living
environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support
this environment and comply with applicable laws and
regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final
offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can
include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry,
motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification.
Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract
and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent
to do so.
EEO

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all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment
of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national
origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
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