Senior Ocean-Atmosphere Data Assimilation Scientist

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Retirement plan

Leave plans

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance programs

Parental leave

Job summary

UCAR is seeking a Scientist IV within CPAESS to advance ocean-ice data assimilation for the GFS, integrating Level-1b radiances and sea-ice observations to improve forecast skill. The role emphasizes mentorship, collaboration with agencies, and impactful research in Earth system science.

The position is a one-year term appointment with possible extension, offering in-person, hybrid (3 days on-site/2 days remote), or fully remote options in Boulder, CO or College Park, MD, and requires U.S.

Qualifications

• Education requirements: BS + 10y, MS + 6y, or PhD + 2y in a scientific field.
• Advanced knowledge of scientific principles, methods, and observation/modeling techniques.
• Strong mentorship, communication, and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute complex scientific investigations addressing interdisciplinary problems.
• Develop or refine models, algorithms, and observational techniques with current methodologies.
• Lead components of projects, coordinate collaborators, and deliver results and reports.

Skills

Data analysis

Numerical modeling

Programming

Mentorship

Scientific communication

Education

Bachelor of Science + 10y

Master’s degree + 6y

PhD + 2y

Tools

JEDI framework

Data assimilation

Job description

UCAR is seeking a Scientist IV within CPAESS to advance ocean-ice data assimilation for the GFS, integrating Level-1b radiances and sea-ice observations to improve forecast skill. The role emphasizes mentorship, collaboration with agencies, and impactful research in Earth system science.

The position is a one-year term appointment with possible extension, offering in-person, hybrid (3 days on-site/2 days remote), or fully remote options in Boulder, CO or College Park, MD, and requires U.S.