Physical Scientist: High-Res Atmospheric River Modeling

Axiom Consultants; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Job summary

Axiom is seeking a Physical Scientist to support EMC of NCEP in developing high-resolution regional modeling within UFS, for prediction of atmospheric rivers and impacts on the U.S. West Coast.

You will test and validate parameterizations (PBL, clouds) and evaluate results with MetPlus and in-situ data at NCWCP, College Park, MD. The role requires advanced physics parameterization knowledge, strong programming skills (Fortran, Python), UNIX experience, and collaboration with community

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in atmospheric sciences or a related physical science field.
• Advanced knowledge of physics parameterization for earth system modeling.
• Proficiency in programming with Fortran and Python.
• Experience with UNIX, shell scripting, and running complex jobs.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the accuracy and efficiency of PBL parameterizations for various UFS applications.
• Improve the physical parameterizations and earth system model components in the UFS.
• Collaborate with community developers to advance physics for weather and climate modeling across scales.

Skills

Physics parameterization

Fortran

Python

UNIX

Shell scripting

Git

Communication

Data analysis

GRIB2

NetCDF

Education

Master's degree

Tools

GitHub

MetPlus

GRIB2 tools

Job description

Axiom is seeking a Physical Scientist to support EMC of NCEP in developing high-resolution regional modeling within UFS, for prediction of atmospheric rivers and impacts on the U.S. West Coast.

You will test and validate parameterizations (PBL, clouds) and evaluate results with MetPlus and in-situ data at NCWCP, College Park, MD. The role requires advanced physics parameterization knowledge, strong programming skills (Fortran, Python), UNIX experience, and collaboration with community