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23-133: Tropical Cyclone Data Analysis Scientist
Job Description
Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
| Working Title | 23-133: Tropical Cyclone Data Analysis Scientist |
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| Position Location | Fort Collins, CO |
| Work Location | Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work |
| Research Professional Position | Yes |
| Posting Number | 202301404AP |
| Position Type | Admin Professional/ Research Professional |
| Classification Title | Postdoctoral Fellows |
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| Work Hours/Week | 40 |
| Proposed Annual Salary Range | $62,000-$64,000 |
| Employee Benefits | Colorado State University is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ and https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ . To see the value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visit our compensation calculator – https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/ . |
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| To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on | 09/05/2023 |
| Description of Work Unit | Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities. The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado State University (CSU) is a multi-million dollar research organization located on CSU’s Foothills Campus in Fort Collins, Colorado. CIRA is a cooperative institute (CI) that is also a research department within CSU’s College of Engineering, in partnership with the Department of Atmospheric Science. Its vision is to conduct interdisciplinary research in the atmospheric sciences by entraining skills beyond the meteorological disciplines, exploiting advances in engineering and computer science, facilitating transitional activity between pure and applied research, leveraging both national and international resources and partnerships, and assisting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), CSU, the State of Colorado, and the Nation through the application of our research to areas of societal benefit. Expanding on this Vision, our Mission is to serve as a nexus for multi-disciplinary cooperation among CI and NOAA research scientists, University faculty, staff and students in the context of NOAA-specified research theme areas in satellite applications for weather/climate forecasting. Important bridging elements of the CI include the communication of research findings to the international scientific community, transition of applications and capabilities to NOAA operational users, education and training programs for operational user proficiency, outreach programs to K-12 education and the general public for environmental literacy, and understanding and quantifying the societal impacts of NOAA research. |
| Position Summary | The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado State University (CSU), located on the CSU Foothills Campus approximately 5 miles northwest of CSU main campus, has a long history of data analysis and algorithm development to improve understanding of and forecast skill for tropical cyclone track, intensity, and structure with an emphasis on satellite data applications. The individual in this fellowship will work on a tropical cyclone project that utilizes Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) and other polar-orbiting satellite data to develop tropical cyclone applications to diagnose and forecast tropical cyclone intensity and structure. The project will involve the analysis of observations from Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) low-Earth orbiting satellites, including data from Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) and Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS) to derive quantitative parameters not available from models and in situ data, and use these parameters to improve tropical cyclone intensity and structure estimates and forecasts. Specifically, JPSS data will be used to diagnose tropical cyclone structure during extratropical transition and as input to machine learning methods for objective storm type classification. This Postdoctoral Fellowship is a 12-month position that is planned to start as early as October 1, 2023 with later start dates negotiable, and may receive up to a 2-year extension contingent upon performance and funding. This Fellowship offers an opportunity to take part in an active program of research related to CIRA’s work in tropical cyclone data analysis and satellite algorithm development, and its research goal is to identify new operational forecaster decision aides. Results of this research will be passed on to the National Weather Service (NWS) National Hurricane Center (NHC) and Department of Defense Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JWTC) via AWIPS-II and/or the Automated Tropical Cyclone Forecast (ATCF) system. The individual in this position will collaborate with CIRA researchers, as well as NOAA collaborators, NESDIS, and operational partners at NHC and JTWC. Therefore, the individual in this position should have the ability to develop automated applications and work independently and in a team environment. The individual in this position will report to the Principal Investigator and will be co-mentored by CIRA Tropical Cyclone Research Scientists. This position requires on-site presence in Fort Collins, CO but will allow flexible work arrangements including hybrid office/telework. |
| Required Job Qualifications | Note: Please detail each of these items in your cover letter.
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| Preferred Job Qualifications | Note: Please highlight applicable items in your cover letter.
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| Diversity Statement | Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion |
Essential Duties
| Job Duty Category | Applied Research |
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| Percentage Of Time | 60% |
| Job Duty Category | Independent Research |
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| Percentage Of Time | 20% |
| Job Duty Category | Collaborative Research |
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| Percentage Of Time | 10% |
| Job Duty Category | Documentation & Reporting |
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| Percentage Of Time | 10% |
Application Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants | To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. |
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| Conditions of Employment | Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) |
| Search Contact | Linn.Barrett@colostate.edu |
| EEO Statement | Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu . The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu . The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu . Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education . |
| Background Check Policy Statement | Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. |
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