Ice-Hydrodynamic Modeler

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Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all qualified individuals regardless of background and identity. To apply, please complete the application on the U-M Careers site. A one page cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline experience that is directly related to this position.

Summary

The Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR) is looking for an Ice-Hydrodynamic Modeler to work on multiple collaborative projects at CIGLR and the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL). The Ice-Hydrodynamic Modeler will support research projects by conducting ice-hydrodynamic model simulations and post-processing the simulation results. The Ice-Hydrodynamic Modeler will work on collaborative projects that involve modeling for the Great Lakes and Alaska's coasts. The Ice-Hydrodynamic Modeler will also assist with coordination with collaborative partners.

You will spend your on-site work time at the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory in Ann Arbor, Michigan. You will report to Dr. Ayumi Manome.

Note: This position will be a one-year full-time term limited appointment with the possibility of renewal based on performance, need, and availability of funds.

Who We Are

School for Environment and Sustainability(SEAS)
The School for Environment and Sustainability (https://seas.umich.edu/ ) is a collaborative and interdisciplinary school. Our mission includes contributing to the protection of environmental resources and the achievement of a sustainable society. We accomplish this by generating and sharing knowledge, contributing to policy and engaging managers and stakeholders. The University of Michigan is a top-ranked public university with excellence in research and teaching.  Ann Arbor, home to the University of Michigan, is a town known for arts, culture, parks and restaurants.

SEAS is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable environment that respects diverse experiences, promotes generous listening and communications, and discourages and restoratively responds to acts of discrimination, harassment, or injustice. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is deeply rooted in our values for a sustainable and just society.

Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR)
CIGLR is part of the University of Michigan's School for Environment and Sustainability located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. CIGLR's mission is to lead research, develop applications and products, and engage with stakeholders to achieve environmental, economic, and social sustainability in the Great Lakes. CIGLR is a collaboration between the University of Michigan and NOAA that brings together experts from academia and government research labs to work on pressing problems facing the Great Lakes region.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting (Confirm position is eligible)
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
  

Responsibilities*

• Conduct ice-hydrodynamic model simulations for the Great Lakes and Alaska's coasts using the existing workflow, compare the results with observations for verification, and calculate the skill metrics 
• Visualize the model-observation comparisons
• Help maintain the existing real-time short-term model prediction systems for ice conditions
• Assist with coordination with project collaborators by scheduling meetings, taking notes, and contributing to reports

Required Qualifications*

• Master's degree in physical oceanography, meteorology, or relevant field. 
• Experience with coastal ocean models (e.g., FVCOM, SCHISM), or an ice physics model (e.g., CICE)
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Matlab, Python, or R.
• Familiarity with multiple data formats such as NetCDF, grib2, and ASCII. 
• Familiarity with a High Performance Computing System (HPC) environment, such as shell scripting, file transferring, and programming.  
• Strong communication skills and an ability to work both as a team and independently.

Additional Information

Salary will be determined based on experience.

This position may be eligible for remote and/or flexible work opportunities at the discretion of the hiring department. Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.