Researcher III
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Job Location:
Madison, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Researcher IIIJob Summary:
This position will work with theSatellite Training unit to research and develop scientific weather satellite training materials that translate advanced scientific concepts into accessible communication for academic and technical audiences. The end-use stake holders could include academic government commercial and non-profit audiences. The position requires the ability to work creatively independently and as part of a team.
The candidate must have effective writing and communication skills and is expected to pursue collaborations with experts nationally and internationally. The candidate is also expected to contribute to professional journal articles assist in proposal preparation and to make technical presentations at national and international scientific meetings.
This position would have strong communication and science exchange connections between UW-Madison SSEC/CIMSS and the NOAA National Environmental Satellite Data Information Service (NESDIS) line office and NOAA Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies (CISESS) located at the University of Maryland campus to include on-site location accommodations. This positions headquarter location will be at the University of Maryland 8229 Baltimore Ave College Park MD.
This position is located in the Satellite Training operational area.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Frequent exchanges and strong connections between UW-Madison SSEC/CIMSS and the NOAA National Environmental Satellite Data Information Service (NESDIS) line office and NOAA Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies (CISESS) located on the University of Maryland campus.
- Conducts literature reviews prepares reports and materials authors or co-authors publications and disseminates information to appropriate entities through various communication mediums
- Reviews and evaluates results
- Develops and implements complex research projects methodologies procedures and criteria
- Assists with writing and submitting grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
- Trains individuals and groups on equipment operations research protocols and techniques within a specialized laboratory or research area
- Collects and analyzes complex research data conducts experiments and interviews and documents results according to established policies and procedures
- Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and student workers
Department:
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research Space Science and Engineering Center
Compensation:
Starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Well-qualified applicants can anticipate earning a minimum of $100000 annually with final salary based on experience and qualifications.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance tax-advantaged savings accounts and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits please see Qualifications: Broad understanding of current weather satellite science for GEO and LEO weather decision support and remote sensing applications Experience managing large meteorological satellite science projects Masters degree in a science field required. Click the Apply button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents: -Resume -Letter of Qualifications Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. Denise Weidner Diversity is a source of strength creativity and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity culture background experience status abilities and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching research outreach and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to including but not limited to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age pregnancy disability or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodationfor any step in the hiring process (e.g. application interview pre-employment testing etc.) please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR)in the division you are applying make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct including sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Understanding of global weather model efforts such as the Next Generation Global Prediction System (NGGPS) and Unified Forecast System (UFS)
Able to coordinate and construct team science proposal for submission to Federal Agencies (NOAA/NASA)
Experience in training meteorologists in the use of meteorological satellite information for weather decision support
Familiarity with NOAA National Weather Service Office of Science and Technology Integration (OSTI) and NASA research communities and leadership
Capable of coordinating technical meetings and conferencesPreferred Qualifications:
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Key Skills
- Intelligence Community Experience
- Python
- Spss
- Microsoft Word
- R
- Regression Analysis
- Windows
- Stata
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Data Modeling
- Writing Skills
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