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CIRES is an internationally recognized leader in innovative environmental science and research and is a research institute within the University of Colorado Boulder. At CIRES, more than 800 environmental science professionals work to understand the dynamic Earth system, including people’s relationship with the planet. CIRES has partnered with NOAA since 1967, and our areas of expertise include weather and climate, changes at Earth’s poles, air quality and atmospheric chemistry, water resources, solid Earth sciences, and more. Our vision is to be instrumental in ensuring a sustainable future environment by advancing scientific and societal understanding of the Earth system.

GSL is one of ten NOAA Research laboratories and is located in Boulder, Colorado. The GSL researchers develop innovative weather and air quality models, state-of-the-science decision support tools, and visualization systems, and use high-performance computing technology to support a Weather-Ready Nation. GSL strives to advance its workforce scientifically, technically, and professionally. We are also committed to increased diversity equity, inclusion, and accessibility as well as a strong foundation for career growth.

Responsibilities for all applicants

• Develop, test, and evaluate future operational RTMA prototypes.
• Implement techniques to estimate RTMA analysis uncertainty and/or provide analysis of complex physical diagnostics.
• Use and advance JEDI software for RTMA/RRFS applications.
• Work collaboratively via version control software, communication, and presentations with the team.

• Adopt novel data assimilation techniques to improve RTMA/RRFS applications.
• In addition to the duties identified above, within CIRES/NOAA GSL, a Research Scientist is also responsible for conducting original research and/or supporting research through work in the field of Atmospheric Sciences.
• Outreach, education, and service activities are also important components of a Research Scientist’s effort.

• 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, on a federal research campus.
• This position requires strong programming skills and a 1-or-more-page statement is required to detail current and past programming experience (please see “Special Instructions to Applicants” section).
• The selected finalist will be required to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI, federal background investigation). Non-US citizens without green cards will have limited building access, and require an escort in the building.
• Due to project requirements, the targeted start date is on, or before, November 1, 2023.

Requirements for all applicants:

• A B.S. degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, computer science, physics, mathematics, or another STEM field and at least 3 years of post-baccalaureate experience working on software development or data assimilation, OR
• An M.S. degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, computer science, physics, mathematics, or another STEM field and at least 1 year of experience working on software development or data assimilation.
• Finalists for this position will need to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI, federal background check).

• Ph.D. in meteorology, atmospheric science, computer science, physics, mathematics, or another STEM field.

• Strong programming skills in C++, or OOP Fortran, or a comparable modern OOP language (such as Java, Objective-C, etc).
• Ability to use a version control system (e.g. Git/GitHub).
• Ability to work within high-performance computing environments.
• Ability to thrive both independently and as part of a team.

Additional need for Research Scientist:

• Ability to take initiative to complete analytical research projects.

Please note that while the position details both required and preferred skills and experience, we invite applicants to apply even if they do not have the preferred skills and experience outlined in this section. If you meet the requirements and have passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply. We encourage on-the-job training for any additional skills or knowledge that become relevant to the position.

• Three or more years of experience with either C++ or OOP Fortran for candidates without atmospheric data assimilation knowledge.
• Experience with meteorological data assimilation (JEDI, GSI, or DART, etc).
• Experience with Python and/or Linux Shell scripting languages.
• Experience with one or more of the following software: scientific data formats (grib2, netCDF, BUFR), CMake, Slurm.
• Experience with NOAA's UFS short-range weather application.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Resume or CV.
• A dedicated one-or-more-page "Programming Skill" section in your Resume or CV, outlining your current and previous programming experience, along with any notable demonstrations of strong programming proficiency.
• Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.
• Contact information (name, title, affiliation, email) for 2 references familiar with your professional qualifications for the position. You don’t need to include letters of recommendation with your initial application. If you are identified as a finalist for this role, the search committee will request letters of recommendation at a later time.

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.

This position will remain posted until finalists have been identified. Applications received by July 26th, 2023 will receive full consideration.

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