Job Description

Position Term: 2-year term position.

Application Deadline: This position will be posted until Tuesday, May 11th.

Relocation: UCAR/NCAR will sponsor partial relocation.

Visa sponsorship: UCAR/NCAR will sponsor a work visa to fill this position.

Salary:

Hiring Range: $50,803 - $63,504
Full Salary Range: $50,803 - $63,504 - $82,555

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.

Where You Will Work:

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

What You Will Do:

The primary function of this position is to conduct and analyze numerical model experiments that are designed to evaluate the role of radiative processes in the climate system.  This position will contribute to the development of the Community Earth System Model (CESM) atmosphere model through validation of updated radiation parameterization scheme.                                                                 

Responsibilities: 

Conducts experiments with CESM aimed at understanding the role of radiative processes in the climate system. Contributes to experiment design. Performs data analysis using the model output and relevant observations.
Compiles and analyzes observational datasets relevant for model validation activities. Contributes to the development of analysis software.
Presents results within CGD, to project collaborators, conferences, and/or seminars. Prepares written summaries of completed and in-progress tasks. Contributes to peer-reviewed scientific publications on results of the CESM experiments.
Compiles information from literature reviews and other sources to support experimental design and scientific research.
This position will not have any direct or indirect supervisory responsibilities. May share tasks with other associate scientists.

What You Need:

Education and Years of Experience:

Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree in atmospheric science, physics, computer science, or similar field. 

Desired experience includes:

Experience solving physical science problems with quantitative reasoning and empirical methodologies.
Experience conducting research and contributing to refereed journal publications.
Experience with data analysis and visualization using modern software tools (e.g., the scientific python ecosystem).

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Demonstrated knowledge in physical sciences and quantitative methods.
Specialized knowledge of climate, atmospheric, and/or earth science.
Experience in data analysis involving large, gridded geophysical data.
Proficiency writing and modifying scientific codes, especially in Fortran and Python.
Effective written and oral communication skills.

Applicant Notes:

Non-risk based position:  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). 
Required application materials: Full CV, cover, and list of 3 references.
An Inclusion Statement will be required for all applicants advancing to an in-person interview. If requested, this statement should address past efforts, as well as future vision and plans to advocate for and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the organization and/or field of work.
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.