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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies (CIMMS) at the University of Oklahoma (OU) is currently seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Associate
to collaborate on lightning and storm electrification research with the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL). NSSL has made world-class, innovative observations of storm electrification and lightning for more than 40 years. The incumbent is expected to
work as part of this team deploying new instrumentation in the field. This position will focus on (1) mobile Lightning Mapping Array (LMA) data collection and analysis for field programs such as VORTEX-SE and TORUS and (2) the integration of lightning data
from multiple platforms, including the GOES-Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM), within the Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor (MRMS) platform.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The principal duties of this position are:
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Assist in management of field data collection and operational dissemination framework of LMA data.
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Lead intercomparison of research and operational lightning data sets and use, combined with WSR-88D observations, as proxies for cold pool characteristics and evolution.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-4.5pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Provide expertise and contribute to development of new satellite, radar, and lightning blended products and algorithms within the MRMS platform.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-4.5pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Collaborate with NOAA testbeds, including the Hazardous Weather Testbed and Satellite Proving Ground, to provide subject matter expertise during relevant experiments.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:-4.5pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Contribute to science publications and attend off-site conferences, workshops, symposia and NOAA testbed-related outreach events as needed.
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> The minimum qualifications for the position are:
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">A PhD in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Physics, or related area.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:31.5pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Experience with storm electrification, lightning measurements, and instrumentation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:31.5pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Experience with scientific programming on UNIX/Linux using a high-level language (e.g. C++, Java, Python).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">4.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ability to communicate scientific research through conference presentations, formal publications and technical documents.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Applicants should identify expertise with any of the following areas: Severe Local Storms, Lightning and Storm Electrification Observations, Radar, and Satellite.
Strong oral and written communication skills are needed for the position, including the ability to collaborate on proposals and reports. Please indicate experience with Linux (or UNIX) operating systems and programming skills (including web-based and mobile
applications).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Supervision will be provided by CIMMS staff. Technical oversight will be provided by CIMMS staff, NSSL scientists, and NSSL management. Applicant will work under
general supervision but is expected to determine action to be taken in handling all but unusual situations. Normal working hours will be observed except for occasional irregular hours during data collection or workshops conducted at remote sites.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The beginning salary is commensurate with educational background and experience, with OU benefits. Information on OU’s excellent benefits can be found at
</span><a href="https://hr.ou.edu/Employees"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">https://hr.ou.edu/Employees</span></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">To apply for the position, please forward your curriculum vitae, cover letter and list of three references to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">CIMMS Careers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">University of Oklahoma CIMMS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">120 David L. Boren Blvd., Suite 2100<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Norman, OK 73072-7304<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">CIMMS-careers@ou.edu<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Attn: Lightning PostDoc<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Tracy Reinke<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Executive Director, Finance and Operations<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies (CIMMS)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">University of Oklahoma<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">120 David L. Boren Blvd., Suite 2100<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Norman, OK 73071<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(405) 325-3043<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(405) 325-3098 (FAX)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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