Cpaess Scientist Iv

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Boulder, Colorado, US
Base: $98,900 - $128,600; bonus/equity: not specif...
Hybrid
Advanced microwave instrument calibration
Operational airborne science leadership
Inter-agency program coordination
The CPAESS Scientist IV role bridges advanced hurricane research with real-world operational forecasting through leadership in the APHEX Hurricane Field Program and SFMR project

Job Summary

  • The CPAESS Scientist IV role bridges advanced hurricane research with real-world operational forecasting through leadership in the APHEX Hurricane Field Program and SFMR project.
  • The position involves managing complex logistics for NOAA hurricane flight missions and developing standardized calibration frameworks for critical microwave instruments.
  • UCAR offers competitive benefits including tuition assistance, paid parental leave, and flexible work arrangements to support professional and personal development.

Matching Summary

The CPAESS Scientist IV role bridges advanced hurricane research with real-world operational forecasting through leadership in the APHEX Hurricane Field Program and SFMR project.

Salary

Base: $98,900 - $128,600; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, tuition assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Advanced microwave instrument calibration
  • Operational airborne science leadership
  • Inter-agency program coordination
  • Data science and algorithm development
  • Real-time instrument monitoring
  • Scientific project leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Mentorship and team development
  • Strategic research-to-operations implementation
  • Complex logistical planning
  • Scientific communication and outreach

Key Requirements

  • PhD with 2 years related experience or equivalent
  • Experience as Lead Project Scientist or Principal Investigator
  • Proven ability to lead multi-stakeholder scientific programs
  • Expertise in SFMR or similar microwave sensors
  • Proficiency in Python for algorithm development
  • U.S. work authorization required

Work Rights

Must have U.S. work authorization

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