Project Scientist I High-Resolution Ocean-Atmosphere Coupled Modeling
Project Scientist I High-Resolution Ocean-Atmosphere Coupled Modeling
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Job Description
Job Description Summary:
The Climate and Global Dynamics (CGD) Laboratory at NSF NCAR is pleased to announce an opening for a Project Scientist I position within their Oceanography Section.The successful candidate will conduct independent and team based research in the area of Earth System Science relevant to NSF NCAR strategic priorities. This position will also conducts research aligned with specific laboratory priorities possibly through sponsored research. This position primarily supports scientific validation of and research with the Modular Ocean Model version 6 (MOM6 coupled to the Model for Prediction Across Scales Atmosphere (MPASA). The incumbent is also expected to participate in the development and evaluation of global highresolution 1/12o and 1/36o) MOM6 configurations in collaboration with existing efforts within the Oceanography Section (OS) of CGD. The position will also take the lead in driving efforts to scientifically validate a new global highresolution oceanatmosphere coupled system using MPASA and MOM6. The incumbent is expected to help maintain existing postprocessing tools for highresolution ocean model evaluation and develop new ones as needed.
While the incumbent will be a member of the OS/CGD group and is expected to closely collaborate with staff in OS/CGD working on MOM6 development they will also collaborate with staff in the Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology (MMM) Laboratory working on scientific questions related to oceanatmosphere coupling in highresolution simulations with MPASA coupled to MOM6. The incumbent may pursue development and evaluation of regional MOM6 capabilities with MPASA and the Community Earth System Model (CESM). The incumbent will participate in professional development and training activities provided by NSF NCAR and UCAR.
More information on CGD and CESM can be found online at and Details:
Visa Sponsored Job:
YesRelocation Assistance Eligible:
YesJob Location:
Boulder ColoradoPosition Type & Term:
Full time Term 6 months or more (Fixed Term)Compensation Range:
Salary Range $94406 $118006
*Final salary and rates are based on education experience skills relevant to the role.*
This position is being advertised as being Hybrid which means there is a requirement of working a minimum of 3 days in the office (in Boulder CO) each week.
Application Notes
Application Deadline:
This position will be posted until 11:59 PM MDT Tuesday May 6 2025.
Required application materials: (preferably in PDF Format)
Resume
Cover Letter In addition to addressing how your skills and experience meet the needs of this position (for more information please refer to the Key Responsibilities and Knowledge Skills and Abilities sections of this job posting) also explain your research interests. No more than 2 pages.
Three professional references with contact information (email and phone # and 1 to 2 sentences explaining your connection.
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.
Leading research in ocean model development evaluation and coupling in accord with NSF NCAR strategic priorities in particular leading the scientific evaluation and development of MOM6 coupled to MPASA within the CESM framework
Working independently and with other scientists in oceanography on highresolution ocean modeling; in particular contributing to the development and evaluation of highresolution MOM6
Collaborating with scientists in CGD and MMM on scientific questions related to highresolution coupled Earth system modeling
Possibly contributing to development of and evaluation of regional ocean modeling capabilities for NSF NCAR models
Publishing and communicating research results to the broad community laboratory and NSF NCAR leadership
Contributing to scientific programs by serving on NSF NCAR and national committees
Possibly contributing to future proposals for external funding
Publishing and other dissemination of research results potentially to research sponsors
Participating 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 incumbent 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 Oceanic Atmospheric or related Earth Sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
DESIRED: Two or more years of experience.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (Required/Desired)
Expert understanding of the physical and mathematical basis of oceanic general circulation or similar models.
Demonstrated background in and technical knowledge of atmosphereocean interactions and coupling.
Demonstrated knowledge of ocean model dynamical core and parameterizations.
Demonstrated experience with the MOM6 or another general ocean circulation model.
Demonstrated experience with running coupled climate models.
Familiarity in designing and implementing reliable modules for complex geophysical systems particularly the ocean model.
Knowledge of data analysis methodologies for regional and global climate models.
Proven experience with opensource workflows including version control systems like Git/GitHub continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and issue tracking systems.
Demonstrated knowledge of Python and Pythonbased tools for analysis of highresolution geophysical models (Dask Xarray Jupyter notebooks etc) in distributed computing environments.
Demonstrated skill in planning and organizing a research effort.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with specialized and general audiences skill in oral and written presentation of technical and scientific material for a variety of audiences.
Desired but not Required:
Familiarity with regional ocean models.
Capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team effort.
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 your intersection of identities you are welcome at UCAR.
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Visa Wait Times
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Work Location
UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S. excluding U.S. Territories.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
