Assistant Scientist
University of Miami

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The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Assistant Scientist to work in Miami, FL.

The work is primarily focused on advancing model code development and conducting numerical modeling studies designed to improve our understanding of hurricanes and model forecasts of their track, structure, and intensity, especially at landfall, using NOAA's HAFS model. The work will involve close collaboration with scientists at CIMAS and the NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML).

Job Summary

The successful candidate will conduct research and develop new features with the current and future research versions of the HAFS/UFS model. This will be focused on mesoscale modeling of tropical cyclones, testing and improving physics parameterizations in the model. Additional work will involve interpreting mesoscale model simulations of tropical cyclones, as well as developing data analysis and visualization programs.

Background in the following topics is desired:

• Numerical weather prediction
• Model dynamics and model physics
• Analysis of large scale fields relevant to the tropics
• Experience with netCDF and grib files
• Coding skills in Fortran, python, Linux/Unix shell

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education Requirements: Ph.D. in Atmospheric science, meteorology, mathematics, physics, computer programming, environmental science, physical oceanography, engineering, or other related fields.
• At least one year of relevant work experience
• Background in scientific programming, Fortran, and python are desirable.
• Writing skills as demonstrated in peer reviewed publications may be required.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
A12

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