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The Institute for Earth Computing Human and Observing ( ECHO ) at Chapman University invites applications for a part-time researcher in extreme windstorm research over East Asia. The successful candidate will be involved in conducting research on extreme windstorms contribute to journal publications and participate in writing extramural grant proposals. Candidates with experience in numerical weather prediction model such as WRF are highly desired.
Responsibilities
Running Atmospheric Modeling and Conducting Research Dispersion model run and its data analysis Applications of atmospheric modeling data Radar Data Analysis Doppler Radar Data Analysis Investigate physics and dynamics of convective system High Level Research Support Data Visualization Grant writing
Required Qualifications
Ph. D. in Computational Science. At least two years of recent hands-on research experience and advanced training in a Data Mining Machine Learning Big data Analytics applied computer programming Earth systems science research and current data science techniques. Technical experience in programming. Demonstrated strong computer skills to support research design and statistical analysis of data. Technical ability to learn and use enterprise software. Analytical skillset and working knowledge of Atmospheric science theory and related diverse datasets. Strong writing and editing skills to prepare and proofread clear concise and grammatically correct business correspondence reports and publications. Demonstrated effective oral communication skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse individuals and groups at all organizational levels both inside and outside of the University. Ability to use tact and diplomacy and to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Experience in coordinating research projects from beginning to end including but not limited to planning method and techniques identifying and using appropriate project resources determining data collection and analyses methods assessing data for accuracy validity and integrity and interpreting and reporting results. Working knowledge of University policies and procedures that pertain to the duties of this position.
The Institute for Earth Computing Human and Observing ( ECHO ) at Chapman University invites applications for a part-time researcher in extreme windstorm research over East Asia. The successful candidate will be involved in conducting research on extreme windstorms contribute to journal publications and participate in writing extramural grant proposals. Candidates with experience in numerical weather prediction model such as WRF are highly desired.
Responsibilities
Running Atmospheric Modeling and Conducting Research Dispersion model run and its data analysis Applications of atmospheric modeling data Radar Data Analysis Doppler Radar Data Analysis Investigate physics and dynamics of convective system High Level Research Support Data Visualization Grant writing
Required Qualifications
Ph. D. in Computational Science. At least two years of recent hands-on research experience and advanced training in a Data Mining Machine Learning Big data Analytics applied computer programming Earth systems science research and current data science techniques. Technical experience in programming. Demonstrated strong computer skills to support research design and statistical analysis of data. Technical ability to learn and use enterprise software. Analytical skillset and working knowledge of Atmospheric science theory and related diverse datasets. Strong writing and editing skills to prepare and proofread clear concise and grammatically correct business correspondence reports and publications. Demonstrated effective oral communication skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse individuals and groups at all organizational levels both inside and outside of the University. Ability to use tact and diplomacy and to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Experience in coordinating research projects from beginning to end including but not limited to planning method and techniques identifying and using appropriate project resources determining data collection and analyses methods assessing data for accuracy validity and integrity and interpreting and reporting results. Working knowledge of University policies and procedures that pertain to the duties of this position.
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
