Senior Computational Scientist – Earth System & HPC Lead

ucar; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 129,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

UCAR, a leading institution in Earth system science, seeks a Computational Scientist V to advance coupled ocean and sea ice data assimilation within CPAESS for NOAA's OMD. The role emphasizes developing innovative HPC methods, guiding teams, and translating complex simulations into actionable insights for weather and climate prediction.

The candidate will mentor staff, shape strategic directions, and contribute to publications and outreach while collaborating with senior leadership and sponsors

Qualifications

• PhD or master with extensive experience in numerical methods and HPC.
• Experience leading scientific teams and project management.
• Proven ability to disseminate research through publications and talks.

Responsibilities

• Leading, designing, and executing complex computational research initiatives focused on Earth system science.
• Developing numerical methods and computational algorithms for scientific problems.
• Directing teams in implementing and optimizing scientific software for HPC environments.
• Designing scalable computational frameworks for atmospheric and environmental processes.
• Analyzing large-scale simulations and assimilating data to validate models.

Skills

High-performance computing

Numerical methods

Parallel computing

Data assimilation

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Bachelors + 15+ years

Master's + 11+ years

PhD + 7+ years

Job description

UCAR, a leading institution in Earth system science, seeks a Computational Scientist V to advance coupled ocean and sea ice data assimilation within CPAESS for NOAA's OMD. The role emphasizes developing innovative HPC methods, guiding teams, and translating complex simulations into actionable insights for weather and climate prediction.

The candidate will mentor staff, shape strategic directions, and contribute to publications and outreach while collaborating with senior leadership and sponsors