CIRES/NOAA NCEI Calibration/Validation Scientist

Job Summary

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Professional Research Assistant ! This position will support NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information’s (NCEI) work on the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) satellite space weather data products. The Space Weather Team within NCEI is responsible for supporting NOAA’s space weather mission and for ensuring the operational and scientific utility of NOAA’s space environmental data.

Our Scientist will support the DSCOVR instrument scientists in the calibration and validation of the DSCOVR space weather data products to ensure the products are of high scientific quality for the user community. The CIRES-NCEI space weather group is also involved in the Space Weather Follow-On (SWFO) solar wind mission and this position may lead to future involvement in the SWFO mission.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

At CIRES, more than 800 environmental scientists work to understand the dynamic Earth system, including people’s relationship with the planet. CIRES is a partnership of NOAA and CU Boulder, and our areas of expertise include weather and climate, changes at the Earth’s poles, air quality and atmospheric chemistry, water resources, and solid Earth sciences. Our vision is to be instrumental in ensuring a sustainable future environment by advancing the scientific and societal understanding of the Earth system.

https://cires.colorado.edu/

National Centers for Environmental Information website:

https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Improve the scientific quality of the DSCOVR science level space weather products.
• Investigate product anomalies, data gaps, and spikes in the DSCOVR data archive and developer/implement correction algorithms.
• Validate the DSCOVR data archive by comparisons with nearby satellites.
• Undertake or collaborate in scientific research using DSCOVR data.

What You Should Know

The position will be located within the Solar-Terrestrial Physics Branch of the NCEI Center for Coasts, Oceans, and Geophysics (CCOG) at the David Skaggs Research Center, 325 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado. The selected finalist will be required to pass a federal laboratory background clearance for site access.

Given the level of required security clearance for this position, U.S Citizenship or Permanent Residence (Green Card) is required.

What We Can Offer

We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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What We Require

• U.S citizenship or permanent residency (Green Card) is required for this position.
• Bachelor's degree in (Physics, Astronomy, or other similar scientific/engineering field) required.

What You Will Need

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to add to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

What We Would Like You To Have

Please note that applicants do not need to have all the skills and experience from this section to be considered for this position. If you meet the requirements, you are encouraged to apply. We encourage on-the-job training for any additional skills or knowledge that become relevant to the position.

• Masters or Ph.D. in Space Physics, Solar Wind Physics, or similar fields.
• Experience analyzing space-based instrument science data.
• Experience analyzing time series data.
• Experience programming in a scientific computer language (e.g, Python, Matlab, IDL, etc..).

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume or CV
2. Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.
3. List of contact information for 3 references who will be willing to write a confidential Letter of Recommendation for you.

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.

Application will be reviewed as they are received. Position will remain posted until filled.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs .

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Paul Loto'aniu

Posting Contact Email: paul.lotoaniu@noaa.gov