Senior Ionospheric Scientist & Modeling Lead

Lynker; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

PTO + holidays

401(k) with company matching

ESOP

Tuition assistance

Spot bonuses

Annual recognition awards

Employee referral program

Learning Management System

Career growth plans

Job summary

Lynker is seeking an Ionospheric Scientist and Modeling Lead to support NOAA SWPC by advancing ionosphere/thermosphere models and transitioning research to operations. You will coordinate model development, lead scientists and programmers, and communicate findings through publications and presentations.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a physical science or engineering field and at least five years in research or forecasting, with strong Fortran/Python skills and a track record in coordinating

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physical Sciences, Atmospheric Science, Space Physics, Engineering, or related field.
• At least five years of research or operational forecasting experience.
• Expertise in ionosphere/thermosphere modeling, scientific programming (Fortran/Python), model validation.
• Ability to lead and coordinate scientists and programmers in a mission-focused R2O environment.

Responsibilities

• Advance predictive models of ionosphere and atmosphere to improve space weather forecasts.
• Identify scientific and technical innovations for SWPC forecasters and customers.
• Assess and validate models to set SWPC priorities.
• Guide transition of models from research to forecasting operations.
• Pursue external capabilities to improve forecasting.
• Present results through publications and conferences.
• Coordinate the ionospheric modeling group at SWPC.

Skills

Fortran

Python

Scientific programming

Team leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Physical Sciences / Atmospheric Science / Space Physics / Engineering

Tools

GitLab

Docker

High-Performance Computing

Job description

Lynker is seeking an Ionospheric Scientist and Modeling Lead to support NOAA SWPC by advancing ionosphere/thermosphere models and transitioning research to operations. You will coordinate model development, lead scientists and programmers, and communicate findings through publications and presentations.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a physical science or engineering field and at least five years in research or forecasting, with strong Fortran/Python skills and a track record in coordinating