CGD Project Scientist I

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Salary Range: $94,406 - $118,006*
*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role.*

Application Deadline:

• This position will be posted until January 3, 2025.

Required application materials: (preferably in PDF Format)

• Resume

• Cover Letter - Please address how your skills and experience meet the needs of this position (for more information, please refer to the Key Responsibilities and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities sections of this job posting).

• Questionnaire - Included in Workday application

• Reference Information - 3 professional references with contact information (phone and email) with one to two sentences describing how the reference knows you.

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Position Term:This is a Full-Time, Regular, 3-year term position with the possibility of extension after the term has ended, provided that additional funding is available.

Work Location: This position is open to candidates seeking in-person and hybrid (combination of in-person and remote) opportunities. The expectation for a hybrid schedule is a minimum of 3 days onsite/week. Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

Here is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.

• Update/improve model physics in CESM to better represent aerosol-cloud interactions andcloud processes. Assess model performance by using various observational datasets.

• Collaborate with scientists in CGD and ACOM to synthesize model development efforts toupdate CESM.

• Present results at relevant scientific meetings, leads and participates in writing scientific journal articles that document findings of the project, and contributes to formal reports related to the project.

Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:

Education and Experience:

• A Ph.D. in atmospheric/climate sciences or similar discipline;

• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired, but not required:

• Prior research experience in a relevant field, with contributions to refereed journals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expertise in modeling and/or observations of aerosol-cloud interactions and/or other Earth system processes.

• Expertise working with large geophysical datasets, including climate model output and/or field campaign datasets.

• Demonstrated understanding of atmospheric science, cloud microphysics, and aerosol physics.

• Strong computation/programming skills.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, especially for scientific publications and presentations.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a diverse team of modelers, observationalists, and software engineers.

• Demonstrated understanding of climate science.

Desired, but not required:

• Familiarity with the Community Earth System Modeling or other general circulation models.

• Familiarity with Fortran.

• Familiarity with the Morrison/Gettelman microphysics parameterization.

UCAR affirms its commitment to employees through competitive benefits. In addition to medical, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance, UCAR offers a variety of programs focused on work-life balance and professional, and personal development. These include:

• Tuition Assistance, time off allowance to attend classes, and other professional development opportunities

• UCAR contributes 10% of your eligible pay into your retirement account; 100% fully vested on day one

• Starting minimum accrual of 20 days of personal time off each year (prorated for less than full-time positions)

• 10 paid holidays

• 10 days of sick leave each year

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave

• Short-term medical leave paid at 100% of your regular salary

• EcoPass for local Colorado residents to use the Denver and Boulder-area transit system at no cost

Our organization is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome and supported. To learn more about these efforts, visit the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan and our Diversity & Inclusion: A Welcoming Workplace site.

Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a position if they do not meet almost 100% of the desired skills and experience. Please note this is not necessary! If you meet the minimum requirements and have a passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply. We can provide on-the-job training for the rest!

Applicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.

At UCAR|NCAR|UCP, you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us, from scientists to the professionals who support their work, serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun's core.

Flexible Work

At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid, fully-remote and/or flexible work schedules.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy.Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR.

Export Control

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Visa Wait Times

Please consider the length of visa procurement when applying for this posting, understanding that you will not be able to begin employment until you are able to get a visa and enter the U.S.