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Job Description
Job Description Summary:
Designs and conducts independent and collaborative research on boundary layers surface fluxes and turbulence in the Earths atmosphere possibly through sponsored research. Collaborates with groups that develop and support community modeling systems in the Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology (MMM) Laboratory with groups that develop and support community instruments in the Earth Observing Laboratory (EOL) and groups in the Research Applications Laboratory (RAL) of NSF NCAR. Also collaborates with interdisciplinary teams providing expertise needed to improve predictability of the earth system. Participates in professional development and training activities provided by NSF NCAR and UCAR.Position Details:
Visa Sponsored Job:
YesRelocation Assistance Eligible:
YesJob Location:
Boulder ColoradoPosition Type & Term:
Full time RegularCompensation Range:
Salary Range: $109097$136370
*Final salary and rates are based on education experience skills relevant to the role.*
Application Notes
Application Deadline:
- This position will be posted until 11:59 PM MT on Friday April 18 2025.
Required application materials: (preferably in PDF Format)
- CV
- Cover Letter Please address your interest in this position as well as how your skills and experience meet the needs outlined in this posting (for more information please refer to the Key Responsibilities and Knowledge Skills and Abilities sections of this job posting).
Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more.
Work Location: Regardless of flexible work arrangements UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S. excluding U.S. Territories.
What You Will Do
Here is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role:
Use indepth knowledge of boundary layers surface fluxes and turbulence in the Earths atmosphere to evaluate and advance community modeling systems that are developed and supported in the Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology Laboratory of NSF NCAR (and across NSF NCAR). Evaluate and advance BL turbulence and flux observations from the Earth Observing Laboratory and elsewhere to improve the modeling systems. Participate in and contributes expertise to NSF NCAR Strategic Programs e.g. Earth System Predictability Across Timescales (ESPAT).
Conduct original research on boundary layers surface fluxes and turbulence in the Earths atmosphere using models observations and/or theory. Participate in (or could lead) field programs. Design and submit proposals to funding agencies in support of this research. May supervise or mentor staff and visitors.
Serve as lead or contributing author on scientific manuscripts for publication in peerreviewed journals. Contribute to community service as appropriate for a member of the community. Examples may include manuscript and proposal review committee membership within and outside MMM EOL RAL and NSF NCAR and/or participation in the planning of conferences and workshops.
Participate in professional development activities and training. Examples of continuing professional development activities include attending workshops seminars and conferences; mentoring; and participating in online and other external training opportunities as well as training provided by NSF NCAR EdEC NSF NCAR Labs and UCAR HR. The researcher may also participate in established networking opportunities for early career staff.
Who Wed Love To Join Our Team
Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:
Education and Experience (Required/Desired):
Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science or Physical Science plus at least three years of experience in the scientific field of specialization; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (Required/Desired)
Advanced knowledge of boundary layers surface fluxes or turbulence in the Earths atmosphere.
Thorough understanding of technical areas such as modeling instrumentation theory scientific computing or data science.
Experience conducting and/or analyzing field observations.
Advanced skill in planning and organizing a research effort.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with scientists with broadly ranging skill levels in oral and written presentation of technical and scientific material for a variety of audiences.
Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team effort.
Demonstrated experience in making workplaces welcoming.
Benefits Overview
UCAR affirms its commitment to employees through competitive benefits. In addition to medical dental vision retirement and life insurance UCAR offers a variety of programs focused on worklife balance and professional and personal development. These include:
Tuition Assistance time off allowance to attend classes and other professional development opportunities
UCAR contributes 10 of your eligible pay into your retirement account; 100 fully vested on day one
Starting minimum accrual of 20 days of personal time off each year (prorated for less than fulltime positions)
10 paid holidays
10 days of sick leave each year
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Shortterm medical leave paid at 100 of your regular salary
EcoPass for local Colorado residents to use the Denver and Boulderarea transit system at no cost
Commitment to Job Application Fairness
Applicants are not required to provide age or agerelated information and may redact information related to age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.
Some Final Considerations
At UCARNCARUCP you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change air pollution extreme weather floods drought wildfires and space weather all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us from scientists to the professionals who support their work serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system from the ocean floor to the Suns core.
Flexible Work
At UCAR we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own worklife circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully onsite hybrid (three days per week) and/or flexible work hours.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 UCAR.
Export Control
All positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems.
Visa Wait Times
Please consider the length of visa procurement when applying for this posting understanding that you will not be able to begin employment until you are able to get a visa and enter the U.S.
Work Location
UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S. excluding U.S. Territories.
AI Software
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Employment Type
Full-Time
