Tropical Cyclone Scientist Remote-Eligible

Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) at UW–Madison invites applications for a Scientist II to lead tropical cyclone research and product development. The role merges GOES/JPSS satellite observations with radar, NWP, and other data to improve storm development, intensification, and track forecasts in near‑real time.

Required are a PhD in Atmospheric Science, a strong peer‑reviewed publication record, and experience securing federal funding.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years in tropical cyclone remote sensing and research.
• Established peer‑reviewed publication record.
• Capacity to lead a research science team including defining research priorities, implementing approaches, managing personnel, and reporting findings.

Responsibilities

• Conducts literature reviews, prepares reports and materials, and disseminates information to appropriate entities
• Writes or assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding
• Monitors program budget and approves unit expenditures
• Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information
• Collects and analyzes complex research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision
• Serves as a unit subject matter expert and liaison to internal and external stakeholders providing advanced level information and representing the interests of a specialized research area
• Identifies research problems and develops complex research methodologies and procedures
• May supervise the day‑to‑day activities of a research unit as needed

Skills

Tropical cyclone remote sensing

Peer-reviewed publications

Leadership in research team

Tropical field campaigns

Education

PhD in Atmospheric Science

Tools

Python

Shell scripting

HDF

NetCDF

Git

Job description

The Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) at UW–Madison invites applications for a Scientist II to lead tropical cyclone research and product development. The role merges GOES/JPSS satellite observations with radar, NWP, and other data to improve storm development, intensification, and track forecasts in near‑real time.

Required are a PhD in Atmospheric Science, a strong peer‑reviewed publication record, and experience securing federal funding.