Model Analysis & Web Development Researcher

This is a career-track PhD-level research scientist position in the Forecast Applications and Social Science Team at the Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations (CIWRO) at the University of Oklahoma (OU) in collaboration with NOAA's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) and the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL).

The incumbent will provide scientific and technical expertise to develop and enhance activities that: accelerate new tools from research to operations, inspire new initiatives for operationally relevant research, and identify and document sensitivities and performance of state-of-the-art convection-allowing models. These activities will be in support of the annual NOAA/Hazardous Weather Testbed (HWT) Spring Forecasting Experiments (SFEs) and real-time, year-round experimental prediction systems. The ideal candidate will be excited about presenting and publishing their research. The position is based at the National Weather Center in Norman Oklahoma, a highly collaborative forecasting, research, and academic environment containing a number of NOAA and OU organizations. The incumbent will work directly with research scientists at NSSL and operational forecasters at SPC, and will be co-supervised by CIWRO scientists at both organizations (SPC and NSSL).

Responsibilities May Include:

Special Indications

• The position is based at the National Weather Center in Norman Oklahoma and offers the opportunity for career development in the form of promotion opportunities, the ability to contribute to the NOAA mission on a wide range of topics, visibility in the broader field at conferences and technical meetings, and a rewards/merits system that acknowledges professional excellence.
• CIWRO supports flexible work hours and a hybrid work environment.
• CIWRO's structured career-track program allows for advancement and professional prestige while maintaining a healthy work/live balance.

To Apply: Send a statement of interest highlighting how you meet the position qualifications, your resume & cover letter, and a list of three professional references to [email protected]. Enter in the subject line: RS-Model Analysis & Web Dev 

Required Education: PhD in Meteorology,  Atmospheric Science, Computer Science, or related field

Qualifications:

• United States Citizenship or Permanent Residence is required
• Knowledge/experience is web development and graphic design/visualization of models
• Knowledge of severe storms meteorology, numerical weather prediction models/ensemble systems including convection-allowing models, and application of statistical techniques for forecast verification
• Proficiency in Linux (Unix) environments and python and a strong understanding of JavaScript (inlcuding JQuery), PHP, CSS stylesheets, and how to implement dynamic web-based data visualizations through libraries such as D3
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Certifications: None

Physical Requirement:

•  Must be able to engage in repetitive motions and communicate effectively. Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods; ability to communicate, including expressing oneself or exchanging information with others; ability to use a computer daily.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing .

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