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UC San Diego · 10 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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Numerical Weather PredictionPythonLinux on HPCStatistical AnalysisFortranWorkflow Management SystemsHigh-Performance ComputingGRIBNetCDFPerlNCLShell ScriptingScientific VisualizationProject ManagementTechnical Writing

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

UC San Diego

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UC San Diego Extension is an online research university for community leaders and professionals.

Founded in 1966

La Jolla, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://extension.ucsd.edu/

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