Weather Radar Signal Processing Scientist

CIWRO; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations (CIWRO) at The University of Oklahoma is seeking a Research Associate or Research Scientist to advance weather radar technologies with the ART team. The role focuses on designing, testing, and improving signal processing algorithms for weather radar products, in collaboration with NOAA's NSSL.

Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. or M.S.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (Research Scientist) or M.S. (Research Associate) in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Expertise in signal processing theory and techniques.
• Proficiency in developing complex simulations using MATLAB.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to work independently and with others.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test signal processing algorithms to improve weather radar products.
• Acquire knowledge to support, evaluate, and update weather radar techniques.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement signal processing enhancements for radar systems.
• Present research results at meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Provide summaries of work through technical reports or peer‑reviewed publications.
• Lead R&D efforts to advance next‑generation weather radar technologies (Research Scientist only).

Skills

Signal processing

MATLAB

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

The Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations (CIWRO) at The University of Oklahoma is seeking a Research Associate or Research Scientist to advance weather radar technologies with the ART team. The role focuses on designing, testing, and improving signal processing algorithms for weather radar products, in collaboration with NOAA's NSSL.

Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. or M.S.