UC San Diego · 12 hours ago
Numerical Weather Prediction Scientist - 132543
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $98K/yr
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Responsibilities
Supporting the computational workflows and timely completion of near-real time operational mesoscale weather prediction models.
Processing large data sets including model input and output files, handling model pre-processing and post-processing, and the production of decision support tools in workflow software.
Calculating model verification statistics to assess the prediction skill of the CW3E weather forecast system.
Contributing to a variety of modeling projects, including CW3E near-real time forecasting system, high-resolution reanalysis, dynamical ensembles, high-resolution simulations of landfalling atmospheric rivers, and sensitivity studies involving model physics and dynamics.
Supporting the analysis and dissemination of experimental results via conference presentations, manuscripts, technical reports, and other publications.
Contributing to and leading research assignments that are of moderate diversity in scope.
Exercising judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Science or related fields
Thorough knowledge of research function
Ability to work with large datasets with different formats and components, including NetCDF, GRIB, and binary
Thorough skills associated with statistical analysis and systems programming
Proven expertise in programming to include Python, Fortran, Perl, NCL, and shell scripting, amongst other programming languages
Must be proficient in Linux environments on HPC systems
Experience and proficiency in independently setting up, running, and analyzing output from numerical weather prediction models, such as WRF, MPAS, or similar
Experience running numerical weather prediction models on high-performance computing (HPC) platforms
Experience with workflow management systems for numerical weather prediction and associated computing tasks
Thorough skills in analysis and consultation
Strong time management skills
Ability to prioritize tasks appropriately and meet deadlines
Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
Skills in scientific visualization, scientific writing, and experience presenting at scientific conferences (poster and oral presentations)
Skills in project management
Research skills at a level to evaluate alternate solutions and develop recommendations
Excellent interpersonal skills including thoughtfulness, diplomacy and flexibility
Ability to work independently or within a team framework
Ability to independently configure and run operational numerical weather prediction models for operational or retrospective research applications
Must pass a background check
Desired that the candidate can pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI)
Preferred
Masters degree or Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science or related fields
Company
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