Hydrometeorology Research Scientist – Remote

RTI International; North Carolina; Remote; USD 94,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

RTI International seeks a Research Environmental Scientist to join our hydromet and flood risk team in the United States. You will analyze meteorological data, develop and automate tools, and contribute to dam safety studies while collaborating with a multidisciplinary group.

Responsibilities include data processing, code development, and communicating results through papers and presentations. Remote work options within the United States are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years relevant experience; or master's with 6 years; or PhD with 1 year.
• Fields include Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Hydrology, Climate Studies, or related.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship expected.
• Experience in statistical analysis of hydrometeorological time series, precipitation frequency, and PMP.
• Proficiency with Python, R, C#, VB.NET for data management and analysis.
• Experience with GIS datasets and ArcGIS or QGIS.
• Excel and SQL familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Hydromet team on hydrometeorological analyses.
• Perform data processing, QA/QC, and automation.
• Collect, process, and statistically analyze large meteorological datasets.
• Develop code to improve hydrometeorological tools and link to models.
• Contribute to precipitation frequency and extreme storm analyses for dam safety.
• Lead small projects or task orders.
• Share results via presentations and papers.
• Support business development with new research ideas.

Skills

Python

R

C#

VB.NET

Statistical analysis

Data management

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Hydrology, Climate Studies, or related discipline

Master's degree in a related field

PhD in a related field

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

SQL

Excel

Job description

RTI International seeks a Research Environmental Scientist to join our hydromet and flood risk team in the United States. You will analyze meteorological data, develop and automate tools, and contribute to dam safety studies while collaborating with a multidisciplinary group.

Responsibilities include data processing, code development, and communicating results through papers and presentations. Remote work options within the United States are available.