Cpaess Scientist Iv

ucar.edu

Boulder, Colorado, US
$98,900 - $128,600; not specified; not specified p...
Hybrid
Strategic leadership & flight coordination
Field operations & scientific experiment leadership
Real-time instrument stability & health monitoring
This high-impact leadership and technical role bridges advanced hurricane research and operational forecasting, managing complex logistical coordination of hurricane flight missions

Job Summary

  • This high-impact leadership and technical role bridges advanced hurricane research and operational forecasting, managing complex logistical coordination of hurricane flight missions.
  • The position leads the development of a standardized calibration framework for SFMR units, addressing critical instrument hardware instabilities and developing autonomous in-flight monitoring tools.
  • UCAR offers competitive benefits including tuition assistance, a 10% retirement contribution, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and EcoPass for local transit.

Matching Summary

This high-impact leadership and technical role bridges advanced hurricane research and operational forecasting, managing complex logistical coordination of hurricane flight missions.

Salary

$98,900 - $128,600; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic Leadership & Flight Coordination
  • Field Operations & Scientific Experiment Leadership
  • Real-Time Instrument Stability & Health Monitoring
  • Data Validation, QC Protocols, & Database Management
  • SFMR Calibration Framework & Model Development
  • Inter-Agency Program Coordination & Diplomacy
  • Advanced Microwave Instrument Calibration Expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Mentorship of early-career scientists
  • Translating findings into publications
  • Engaging senior partners
  • Flexible work arrangements

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and 10 years related experience, or Master's degree and 6 years experience, or PhD and 2 years 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 data science and algorithm development
  • Must be performed within the U.S.

Work Rights

Not specified

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