Senior Social Scientist: Weather Risk & Behavior Dynamics

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research; United States; On-site; USD 101,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

UCAR seeks a Social Scientist IV to advance longitudinal research on public responses to evolving weather-related hazards. The role focuses on designing studies, coordinating data collection, and contributing to theoretical and methodological developments within the WRAD team at NCAR.

Collaboration across disciplines is emphasized, with potential leadership of research components. The position is casual and part-time in scope, with on-site work expected several days per week at the MMM Lab, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of longitudinal designs and intensive longitudinal data collection.
• Experience with growth models and dynamic network models in multilevel and SEM frameworks.
• Proficiency in statistical software (R, SPSS, Python).

Responsibilities

• Design longitudinal research studies for hazardous weather events.
• Develop data collection and dataset integration plans (mobile sensing, secondary data).
• Advance empirical, theoretical, and methodological knowledge in risk analysis and communication.
• Collaborate with internal and external researchers to integrate perspectives and co-develop implications.
• Lead authorship of scientific manuscripts and presentations for journals and conferences.
• Mentor less-experienced staff and contribute to team development.

Skills

Longitudinal research

Statistical analysis

R

SPSS

Python

Education

Bachelor of Science

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

R

SPSS

Python

Job description

UCAR seeks a Social Scientist IV to advance longitudinal research on public responses to evolving weather-related hazards. The role focuses on designing studies, coordinating data collection, and contributing to theoretical and methodological developments within the WRAD team at NCAR.

Collaboration across disciplines is emphasized, with potential leadership of research components. The position is casual and part-time in scope, with on-site work expected several days per week at the MMM Lab, and