Updated: 11 months ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 09 Apr 2023
Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
| Working Title | 23-114: Satellite Imagery Production & Communication Expert |
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| Position Location | Fort Collins, CO |
| Work Location | Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work |
| Research Professional Position | Yes |
| Posting Number | 202300546AP |
| Position Type | Admin Professional/ Research Professional |
| Classification Title | Research Associate I |
| Number of Vacancies | |
| Work Hours/Week | 40 |
| Proposed Annual Salary Range | $55,000-$65,000 |
| Employee Benefits | Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ . |
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| To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on | 04/09/2023 |
| Description of Work Unit | Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities. The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado State University (CSU) is a multi-million dollar research organization located on CSU’s Foothills Campus in Fort Collins, Colorado. CIRA is a cooperative institute (CI) that is also a research department within CSU’s College of Engineering, in partnership with the Department of Atmospheric Science. Its vision is to conduct interdisciplinary research in the atmospheric sciences by entraining skills beyond the meteorological disciplines, exploiting advances in engineering and computer science, facilitating transitional activity between pure and applied research, leveraging both national and international resources and partnerships, and assisting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), CSU, the State of Colorado, and the Nation through the application of our research to areas of societal benefit. Expanding on this Vision, our Mission is to serve as a nexus for multi-disciplinary cooperation among CI and NOAA research scientists, University faculty, staff and students in the context of NOAA-specified research theme areas in satellite applications for weather/climate forecasting. Important bridging elements of the CI include the communication of research findings to the international scientific community, transition of applications and capabilities to NOAA operational users, education and training programs for operational user proficiency, outreach programs to K-12 education and the general public for environmental literacy, and understanding and quantifying the societal impacts of NOAA research. |
| Position Summary | The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) on the Foothills Campus at Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, CO, seeks to hire a Research Associate I or II to support production of satellite imagery, videos and/or animations as a member of CIRA’s Meteorological Satellite Applications (MetSat) Group and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service/Satellite Applications and Research (NOAA/NESDIS/STAR) Imagery Team. Position title of Research Associate I will apply to the finalist with a Bachelor’s Degree in atmospheric science, meteorology, or a closely related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) field plus 1-2 years of experience working with data visualization and display, including use of image processing software. Position title of Research Associate II will apply to the finalist with a Bachelor’s Degree in atmospheric science, meteorology, or a closely related STEM field plus 3 or more years of experience working with data visualization and display, including use of image processing software, or Master’s Degree in atmospheric science, meteorology, or a closely related STEM field plus at least 1 year of experience working with data visualization and display, including use of image processing software. This position will allow flexible work arrangements including hybrid office/remote work depending upon the terms of CSU’s telework policy. The individual in this position will report to the CIRA/Meteorological Satellite Image Production Team Lead and be co-mentored by the NOAA/NESDIS/STAR Imagery Team Lead and the Principal Investigator of the CIRA/NESDIS JPSS Imagery Calibration and Validation project. The individual also will coordinate with the JPSS Satellite Liaison on VIIRS-related education and training efforts and with CIRA researchers on other satellite imagery projects. The objective of this position is to provide an opportunity for a motivated researcher to explore innovative approaches and engage both the general public and satellite user community while working in a highly stimulating and interdisciplinary team environment. The individual in this position will work on various satellite imagery applications that support VIIRS users as well as CIRA and NOAA public outreach efforts, and is expected to establish strong partnerships with both CIRA research staff and sponsors. Specifically, the individual in this position will produce and evaluate imagery from the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on-board the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) constellation of satellites, and will work closely with CIRA researchers and the NOAA Office of Low Earth Observations (LEO) to identify interesting weather and/or hazard-related phenomena as seen by VIIRS and create imagery and/or animations of these events that may be shared and used on the CIRA website, CIRA and NOAA Satellites social media feeds, technical presentations, blog posts and publications by both CIRA and NOAA scientists, and for training and education purposes. This imagery will also be used in CIRA and NOAA public outreach and media outreach efforts, including the newly created CIRA Satellite Library website (https://satlib.cira.colostate.edu ). Example phenomena include tropical cyclones, severe thunderstorms, wildfires, smoke, blowing dust, auroras, and any interesting cloud or surface features. The individual in this position also will develop new methods for visualizing VIIRS imagery and develop novel VIIRS imagery products in support of ongoing CIRA and NOAA/NESDIS/STAR Imagery Team projects. |
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| Diversity Statement | Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. |
Essential Duties
| Job Duty Category | Imagery Production & Collaborative Outreach |
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| Percentage Of Time | 65% |
| Job Duty Category | Independent and Applied Research |
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| Percentage Of Time | 25% |
| Job Duty Category | Reporting and Documentation |
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| Percentage Of Time | 10% |
Application Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants | To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. |
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| Conditions of Employment | Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) |
| Search Contact | [email protected] |
| EEO Statement | Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] . The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] . The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] . Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education . |
| Background Check Policy Statement | Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. |
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