CIRES/ NOAA PSL Boundary Layer Meteorologist Research Scientist

Job Summary

The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) in Boulder, Colorado is seeking a research scientist to work in the NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL) Boundary Layer Observations and Processes team. The Research Scientist will:

• Collect and analyze atmospheric boundary layer observational data sets, as well as deploy and maintain instruments
• Develop new methods for integrating multiple remote sensing and in-situ instrumentation systems to extract useful meteorological information
• Use observations to improve our understanding of boundary layer dynamical processes
• Use observations to evaluate numerical weather prediction models

A chosen candidate is expected to be self-motivated, initiating and pursuing fundamental research questions to expand our knowledge of the atmospheric boundary layer that are relevant to NOAA’s mission. The candidate should have excellent communication skills and be very comfortable working in a team environment.

These positions will be located in Boulder, Colorado, with an office at the NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory (PSL).

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, the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, 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 the University of Colorado 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 scientific and societal understanding of the Earth system.

https://cires.colorado.edu/

Physical Sciences Laboratory website

https://www.esrl.noaa.gov/psl/

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Conduct research relevant to NOAA and PSL's missions involving boundary layer meteorology and its application to renewable energy, severe weather, hydrology, air quality, and weather forecasting.
• Work collaboratively with a research team, including other NOAA laboratories and potentially operational partners in the National Weather Service.
• Effectively convey the research results through reports, peer-reviewed journal articles, and presentations.
• An opportunity exists to write proposals to partially fund the team’s research activities.

What You Should Know

• If you are the selected finalist you will be required to pass a federal laboratory background clearance for site access.
• This position will be rostered in CIRES at the University of Colorado Boulder but will be physically situated in the David Skaggs Research Center, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305.

What We Can Offer

• We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• The annual hiring range for this Research Associate/ Research Scientist position is $65,000-$90,000, commensurate with education and experience. Salary will be determined based on CIRES' internal career track classification.
• Relocation funds are available for this position following CIRES's and the University of Colorado’s relocation processes and procedures.

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

• Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with ground-based meteorological remote sensing observing systems, and diagnosing observations to understand fundamental physical processes.
• Experience developing structured code in commonly used languages, which might include Python, Matlab, IDL, R, Fortran90, C, and UNIX scripting.

What You Will Need

• A proven record of publishing articles and presenting their research in conferences and seminars.
• Excellent skills in writing and speaking English, and exceptional communication skills.
• The ability to travel with roughly a frequency of 2-4 trips per year.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Familiarity with passive remote sensing systems and physical retrievals, as well as boundary layer parameterization schemes within numerical weather prediction models would be useful.

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. You don’t need to include letters of recommendation with your initial application. The search committee will request letters of recommendation at a later time if you are identified as a finalist for this role.
   • If you are selected as the finalist, we will contact you through email and request that you submit 1 name and email of a reference who will be asked to submit a letter of recommendation (can be one of the 3 noted above). This information will be kept confidential and viewable only by the search committee.

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 (if applicable) as an optional attachment.

Applications 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: Laura Bianco

Posting Contact Email: laura.bianco@noaa.gov