Senior Ocean Modeling Scientist & Team Lead

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR); Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 112,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

UCAR is seeking a CPAESS Scientist V to lead the ocean and biogeochemical modeling efforts with NOAA's GFDL. The role focuses on modernizing codes, workflows, and configurations across regional prediction systems, impacting coastal resource management and industry support.

The position emphasizes cross-disciplinary leadership, mentorship, and outreach to scientific communities, with a term of six months or more and a fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum degrees and years of experience as specified.
• Mentor and team builder with collaboration across projects.
• Strong communication with senior stakeholders and sponsors.
• Proven publications and presentations in the field.
• Emerging leader in scientific communities through service or national initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific and innovation initiatives across disciplines.
• Develop and refine models, tools, instrumentation, or approaches.
• Direct projects with scope, risks, and resources across teams.
• Mentor staff and guide program planning and execution.
• Engage with senior leadership and sponsors to shape strategy.
• Represent the organization in external engagements and collaborations.
• Publish papers, reports, data, and proposals as appropriate.

Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Team building

Publications

Emerging leader

Education

Bachelor's degree + 15 years

Master's degree + 11 years

PhD + 7 years

Job description

UCAR is seeking a CPAESS Scientist V to lead the ocean and biogeochemical modeling efforts with NOAA's GFDL. The role focuses on modernizing codes, workflows, and configurations across regional prediction systems, impacting coastal resource management and industry support.

The position emphasizes cross-disciplinary leadership, mentorship, and outreach to scientific communities, with a term of six months or more and a fixed-term contract.