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University of Colorado Boulder · 2 hours ago

Research Associate

positionBoulder, CO
timePart-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$30K/yr - $30K/yr

The University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Research Associate in the Department of Computer Science. The role involves assisting in the refactor and modernization of code, specifically rewriting control code into Python.

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Responsibilities

Assist PI Yueqi Chen in the refactor and modernization of CAM/CAM-SIMA's code through separating computational and control code
Rewrite control code into Python

Qualification

Earth Science PhDEarth system modelingData assimilationMachine learningPublication in top journalsNSF funding experienceExperience in NCAR

Required

PhD in Earth Science
Expertise in the application of Earth system modeling and data assimilation, as well as machine learning
Previous/current experience in working in NCAR

Preferred

Publication in Science, Nature Geoscience, PNAS
NSF funding experience
(Optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree: 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 an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Retirement plans
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance for you and your dependents
ECO Pass for local transit

Company

University of Colorado Boulder

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University of Colorado Boulder is a bold, innovative community of scholars and learners who accelerate human potential
dateFounded in 1876
location
Boulder, Colorado, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://www.colorado.edu

H1B Sponsorship

University of Colorado Boulder has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$29.19M
Key Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNational Science Foundation
2023-10-10Grant· $1.4M
2022-06-28Grant· $0.03M
2021-09-29Grant· $22M

Leadership Team

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Kristin Masker
Associate AD Budget & Finance
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