Tropical Cyclone Scientist II — Remote Up to 40%

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; United States; Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Space Science and Engineering Center seeks an experienced researcher to advance episodic tropical cyclone research and product development. You will lead projects using GOES, JPSS, and other satellite data, merging observations with NWP models to improve tropical cyclone forecasts and develop actionable decision support tools.

The role emphasizes leading a research team, securing federal funding, and presenting findings at major venues.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years in tropical cyclone remote sensing and research.
• Established peer‑reviewed publication record.
• Ability to lead a research science team and manage personnel.
• Experience leading tropical field campaigns.
• Broad understanding of weather satellite capabilities for decision support.
• Proven record of securing extramural funding from federal agencies (NOAA, NASA, DOD).
• Experience with ML/AI approaches for feature detection in multi‑channel imagery.
• Proficiency with Python, shell scripting, and data formats like HDF/NetCDF.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and prepare reports for dissemination.
• Develop grant applications and proposals to secure research funding.
• Monitor program budget and approve unit expenditures.
• Facilitate scholarly events and professional development activities.
• Collect and analyze complex data, run experiments, and document results.
• Serve as SME liaison to internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify research problems and develop complex methodologies.
• May supervise day‑to‑day activities of a research unit.

Skills

Tropical cyclone remote sensing

Research leadership

Field campaigns

Geostationary satellite capabilities

Extramural funding

Python

ML/AI in imagery

HDF/NetCDF data formats

Education

PhD in Atmospheric Science

Tools

Python

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Space Science and Engineering Center seeks an experienced researcher to advance episodic tropical cyclone research and product development. You will lead projects using GOES, JPSS, and other satellite data, merging observations with NWP models to improve tropical cyclone forecasts and develop actionable decision support tools.

The role emphasizes leading a research team, securing federal funding, and presenting findings at major venues.