ORAU · 1 month ago
Weather and Climate Research in the Latest GMAO Reanalyses
Greenbelt, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelORAU is involved with the NASA Postdoctoral Program, which offers unique research opportunities for talented scientists. This role focuses on evaluating new reanalyses related to critical weather and climate processes, analyzing large datasets, and contributing to ongoing NASA research projects.
Universities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Evaluating the new reanalyses in the context of critical weather and climate physical processes represented in the Earth System reanalysis
Analyzing large data sets in NASA high performance computing
Developing quantitative uncertainty, through the analysis ensemble spread
Using reanalysis in applied science sectors (e.g., Energy, Agriculture)
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in climate science or a related field
Strong data analysis skills, including experience working with large climate datasets
Programming experience, particularly in Python, and proficiency with UNIX platforms
Experience with peer review publications is strongly encouraged (e.g. publishing ones PhD dissertation)
Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen
Degree: Doctoral Degree
Preferred
Matlab, IDL and/or GrADS use are favorable
Company
ORAU
ORAU provides innovative scientific and technical solutions to advance research and education, protect public health and the environment and strengthen national security.
Founded in 1946
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andy Page
President /CEO
Scott Miller
President and CEO, ORAU ConScientia
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