$98,900 - $128,600; not specified; not specified p...
Hybrid
Inter-agency program coordination
Microwave instrument calibration expertise
Operational airborne science leadership
The CPAESS Scientist IV position at UCAR focuses on leading hurricane research and operational forecasting. The candidate will serve as a deputy director for the APHEX Hurricane Field Program, coordinating complex logistics and scientific objectives while mentoring early-career scientists
Job Summary
Leads strategic planning and operational coordination for AOML's Hurricane Field Program, serving as the primary liaison between research teams, the National Hurricane Center, and Aircraft Operations Center.
Develops an automated system to monitor and maintain the accuracy of in-flight instruments, and maintains a large collocation database integrating data from 22 SFMR units.
This role is essential for maintaining the integrity of the 20-year historical SFMR database and improving the accuracy of surface wind speed and rain rate estimates used by forecasters and decision-makers.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
The CPAESS Scientist IV position at UCAR focuses on leading hurricane research and operational forecasting. The candidate will serve as a deputy director for the APHEX Hurricane Field Program, coordinating complex logistics and scientific objectives while mentoring early-career scientists.
Salary
$98,900 - $128,600; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Inter-Agency Program Coordination
Microwave Instrument Calibration Expertise
Operational Airborne Science Leadership
Strategic Research-to-Operations Implementation
Data Science & Algorithm Development
Real-Time Instrument Stability Monitoring
SFMR Data Validation & QC Protocols
Nice-to-have
Diplomacy in sensitive situations
Mentorship of early-career scientists
Translating findings for broader community
Engaging senior partners and scientific community
Key Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree and 10 years related experience, or Master’s degree and 6 years of experience, or PhD and 2 years related experience
Proven ability to lead and coordinate complex logistical plans across multiple organizations
Extensive experience serving as Lead Project Scientist or Principal Investigator on research aircraft
Proficiency in Python for algorithm development and data processing