Senior Coastal Modeling Scientist

Cherokee Federal; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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401K

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Principle Aquatic Ecologist to lead coastal numerical modeling and field-data integration for hazards assessments. The role requires independent research leadership, model development, validation, and dissemination of results.

You will work primarily on-site in St. Petersburg, FL, with telework allowed during events, and you will drive projects for federal clients, producing defensible analyses and publications.

Qualifications

• PhD and 10+ years of advanced, relevant experience with expert standing.
• Experience developing/running numerical coastal models (Delft3D, XBeach, ADCIRC, SWAN).
• Proficiency in MATLAB or Python and reproducible workflows.
• Ability to summarize literature/data and present to technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and application of coastal numerical models for risk and restoration scenarios.
• Develop scripts and tools for modeling and data analysis; automate where possible.
• Analyze and validate spatial-temporal datasets; document data quality and defects.
• Validate models, assess skill, and report performance with statistics and figures.
• Couple models to describe co-evolution of coastal/nearshore systems.
• Disseminate outputs following protocols; contribute to reports and publications.
• Design and conduct field studies; supervise field teams as needed.
• Maintain and deploy oceanographic instrumentation and software.
• Present findings at national/international conferences; monthly task reporting.
• Possess valid driver's license and dependable transportation; comply with security rules.

Skills

Coastal modeling

Numerical modeling

MATLAB/Python

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Field operations

Driving

USAccess clearance

Education

PhD and 10+ years experience

Tools

Delft3D

XBeach

ADCIRC

SWAN

Job description

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Principle Aquatic Ecologist to lead coastal numerical modeling and field-data integration for hazards assessments. The role requires independent research leadership, model development, validation, and dissemination of results.

You will work primarily on-site in St. Petersburg, FL, with telework allowed during events, and you will drive projects for federal clients, producing defensible analyses and publications.