Atmospheric Science Research Specialist, CIGLR and NOAA GLERL
Job Summary
We are seeking an Atmospheric Science Research Specialist to support CIGLR and NOAA GLERL’s Great Lakes Earth-system modeling efforts. In this position, you will;
- Analyze Great Lakes Evaporation Network (GLEN) data and conduct an intercomparison with fluxes produced from the operational forecast models.
- Run and maintain a Great Lakes regional atmospheric climate model, validate regional atmospheric and hydrodynamic models with observed flux station data.
- Test different methods of lake model coupling with the regional atmospheric model.
Specific examples of this work include preparing global climate model data for running the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model on high-performance computing (HPC) systems, providing post-processed atmospheric climate projections to CIGLR and GLERL Earth-system modeling teams, and evaluating vertical flux output from the Great Lakes Finite Volume Community Ocean Model (FVCOM) lake-ice model. In addition to data analysis and computing work, you will also be expected to attend collaborative meetings and provide progress updates, present results at scientific conferences (e.g., the American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting), and help prepare manuscripts for publication in high-impact journals. You will be expected to work both as part of an interdisciplinary team and independently on individual job responsibilities and goals. In this position you will report to SEAS-CIGLR Assistant Research Scientist, Abby Hutson.
Term Limited Appointment: This is a 1 (one) year term limited appointment, with an opportunity for extension based on funding and performance.
Salary
$52,000.00 – $58,000.00
Responsibilities*
- Process and analyze observed atmospheric station data (GLEN, National Data Buoy Center, etc.) and compare it to gridded datasets (FVCOM, WRF, reanalysis, etc.) .
- Under guidance of CIGLR and GLERL Atmospheric Research Scientists, prepare data files from the global climate model GFDL-CM4 (a CMIP6 ensemble member) and use them to run the Great Lakes WRF for historical, mid-century, and late-century time periods .
- Work with CIGLR and GLERL hydrodynamic modelers to test different methods of coupling the Great Lakes FVCOM with the Great Lakes WRF.
- Contribute to project reports and professional manuscripts by providing project analysis, results, and figures.
- Posted: November 20, 2024
- Job Type: Staff
- Application deadline (expired): 12/07/2024
- Organization: Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research School for Environment and Sustainability University of Michigan
- Qualifications: Required Qualifications* Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred). 2+ years of professional experience in a field similar to meteorology, climate science, geosciences, or earth-system data science. Experience working with both gridded and point station observed atmospheric data. Familiarity with atmospheric numerical modeling. Familiarity with data analysis and visualization in a scripting environment using Python, R, or similar software. This position is open only to US Citizens or permanent residents due to federal security clearance required for access to NOAA GLERL facilities and resources.
- How to apply: Apply on website: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/256585/atmospheric-science-research-specialist How to Apply 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 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 skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
- Location: Ann Arbor, MI
- Web address: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/256585/atmospheric-science-research-specialist
Contact Information
Margaret Throckmorton
throckmj@umich.edu