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ERT · 17 hours ago

Scientific Programmer

College Park, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$46K/yr - $221K/yr

5+ years exp

ERT is seeking a Scientific Programmer to support tasks at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) at the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) to support satellite precipitation estimates and observational monitoring products. The role involves developing algorithms for high-resolution satellite precipitation estimates and routine production of satellite observational monitoring products.

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Responsibilities

Development of conventional and AI based algorithms for the construction of high-resolution satellite precipitation estimates

Routine production of the CMORPH and CMORPH2 satellite precipitation estimates and other observational monitoring products; and

Applications of the above-mentioned data sets in climate, hydroclimate and decision-making support

Qualification

AI algorithms developmentLinux scriptingFortran programmingPython programmingNumerical algorithmsData communicationsComputer graphics softwareData structure

Required

5+ years of relevant experience

Demonstrated experience in developing large-scale observational data sets using objective analysis techniques and AI and in handling satellite observation data

Extremely strong programming skills with Linux scripts, Fortran and other advanced languages such as Python

Strong understanding of computer hardware, data communications, and data structure

Experience with numerical algorithms / schemes for objective analysis

Skills in using computer based graphics software (e.g. GrADS, IDL)

MS in atmospheric hydroclimate sciences or related physical sciences