The Middle for Evaluation and Prediction of Storms (CAPS) on the College of Oklahoma is in search of a analysis scientist or analysis affiliate to take part in analysis of cutting-edge numerical climate prediction (NWP) and ensemble climate prediction to enhance forecasts of excessive affect climate, together with NOAA-funded initiatives on flash flood prediction, winter climate predictions, and the design and analysis of the next-generation Speedy Refresh Forecast System (RRFS) ensemble for extreme storm forecasting.
Date posted
Nov. 21, 2022 1:00 pm
Utility deadline
Dec. 21, 2022 5:00 pm
Group
CAPS on the College of Oklahoma
Location
Job description
Overview:
The Middle for Evaluation and Prediction of Storms (CAPS) on the College of Oklahoma is in search of a analysis scientist or analysis affiliate to take part in analysis of cutting-edge numerical climate prediction (NWP) and ensemble climate prediction to enhance forecasts of excessive affect climate, together with NOAA-funded initiatives on flash flood prediction, winter climate predictions, and the design and analysis of the next-generation Speedy Refresh Forecast System (RRFS) ensemble for extreme storm forecasting. These initiatives make the most of NOAA’s subsequent technology FV3-LAM mannequin as a part of the Unified Forecast System.
Job Duties:
- Arrange and keep CAPS forecast programs, together with coordinating the implementation of latest and up to date mannequin capabilities for analysis and realtime forecasting.
- Carry out real-time ensemble NWP forecasts utilizing FV3-LAM to help CAPS analysis initiatives. Some distant night and nighttime work could also be required throughout particular working durations.
- Contribute to the target verification of CAPS ensemble FV3-LAM
- Attend skilled conferences and conferences to current analysis outcomes, and publish findings in peer-reviewed tutorial journals.
Required {Qualifications}:
- A Ph.D. (to be appointed as a post-doc or analysis scientist) or Grasp’s diploma (for a analysis affiliate appointment) in meteorology, atmospheric science, or a closely- associated area.
- A minimum of one 12 months of expertise working with numerical climate prediction fashions (e.g., WRF, FV3, ARPS) in a Linux atmosphere.
- A minimum of three years of expertise in scientific programming and computing on Linux programs utilizing high-level programming languages (resembling Fortran and/or Python).
- Capacity to work independently and troubleshoot points in group modeling software program
- Capacity to speak successfully in conferences, analysis shows, and formal publications.
Desired Expertise:
- Capacity to handle advanced computing duties on high-performance computing
- Expertise with creating or modifying workflow automation utilizing, g., Linux/Unix shell scripts, Python, and/or Rocoto.
- Familiarity with strategies and software program for NWP forecast visualization, analysis, and verification, resembling Python plotting packages, Mannequin Analysis Instruments (MET), and many others.
- Familiarity with accessing advert downloading climate information through platforms resembling AWS and/or UNIDATA LDM.
Wage and Advantages
Starting wage can be commensurate with expertise and the place appointed. There are alternatives for promotion and raises. Full-time employment with OU analysis employees advantages, together with beneficiant paid depart, medical health insurance, and retirement financial savings plans. Versatile scheduling and a few hybrid work are permitted. Rewarding work atmosphere within the Nationwide Climate Middle, collaborating with tutorial and operational companions. The College and Metropolis of Norman supply quite a few leisure and cultural actions, with the facilities of a bigger metropolis, simply 20 miles away in Oklahoma Metropolis. Norman has a low value of dwelling in comparison with most cities (https://bit.ly/livenorman ).
How one can Apply:
Ship a press release of curiosity highlighting the way you meet the place {qualifications}, your resume/CV, and an inventory of three skilled references to: Keith Brewster, kbrewster@ou.edu. Questions in regards to the place may be directed through e-mail to Dr. Brewster.
This place will stay open till crammed, and formal evaluate of purposes will begin on December 9, 2022.
The College of Oklahoma is an Equal Alternative/Affirmative Motion employer, and purposes are inspired from underrepresented teams.
