22-103 Tropical Cyclone Researcher

Company: Colorado State University
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Please see Special Instructions for more details. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume or CV the details your experience and qualifications, along with the names and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
NOTE: In your cover letter, please specifically address the required and preferred qualifications of this position. A cover letter that fails to address the required and preferred qualifications of this position may not be further considered after review by the search committee. Job Duty Category Applied Research Duty/Responsibility

• analyze ocean profile observations and coupled climate model ocean and atmosphere data in tropical cyclones to identify relationships between wind forcing and ocean response;
• apply results of data and model analysis to improve parameterizations of the ocean response to tropical cyclones and test impacts on statistical intensity forecast models
• analyze JPSS ATMS and VIIRS , and related ancillary data in tropical cyclone environments to identify parameters related to structure and intensity changes during extratropical transition
• use JPSS and other data to develop a machine learning model for diagnosing extratropical transition Percentage Of Time 60% Job Duty Category Duty/Responsibility
  • contribute to other tropical cyclone research that complements the principle applied research topics and serves the CIRA and NESDIS / RAMMB mission;
  • contribute to the development of new proposals that may lead to an independent research program. Percentage Of Time 20% Job Duty Category Duty/Responsibility
    • collaborate with AOML scientists;
    • collaborate with operational partners and product end users (e.g., NHC , JTWC );
    • collaborate with other CIRA and RAMMB scientists working on similar research projects. Percentage Of Time 10% Job Duty Category Documentation & Reporting Duty/Responsibility
      • prepare annual project reports;
      • publish results in conference proceedings and journal articles;
      • travel to scientific conferences to present research results. Percentage Of Time 10% Special Instructions to Applicants To apply, submit a cover letter and resume or CV the details your experience and qualifications, along with the names and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
        NOTE : In your cover letter, please specifically address the required and preferred qualifications of this position. A cover letter that fails to address the required and preferred qualifications of this position may not be further considered after review by the search committee. Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Search Contact EEO Statement Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
        
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