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UCAR Visiting Scientist Opportunity
Research, Develop & Evaluate Satellite Retrievals of
Ocean Surface Vector Winds
Research Meteorologist
Application deadline is April 23, 2010
UCAR is seeking a research meteorologist to work at the Tropical Prediction Center/National Hurricane Center (TPC/NHC), in the area of satellite retrievals of ocean surface vector winds. The TPC/NHC is collaborating with organizations within and outside of NOAA to enhance the current and future operational use of satellite-derived ocean surface vector wind data in its tropical cyclone and marine analysis, forecast, and warning responsibilities. TPC/NHC is located in Miami, Florida, on the campus of Florida International University.
Applications are being sought by qualified individuals interested in participating in the following activities:
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Participate in selected TPC/NHC operational activities in order to become familiar with operational procedures, needs, and constraints related to the operational use of ocean surface vector wind data. Contribute to techniques and application development activities that may be either directly or indirectly related to the use of retrieved ocean surface vector wind data.
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Contribute to the development and evaluation of enhancements to retrieved ocean surface vector wind data. Evaluate data from new instruments, improvements to currently available data, and experimental products.
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Participate in the development of new quality control and interpretation guidelines for retrieved ocean surface vector wind data, as applied to a variety of weather systems, including tropical cyclones.
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Identify specific strengths, applications, weaknesses, and biases of satellite-derived ocean surface vector wind data to maximize the utility of this data in TPC/NHC operations. Compare ocean surface vector wind retrievals with other data sources, and quantify the impacts of satellite-derived ocean surface vector wind data on various analyses, forecasts, and warnings.
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Participate in evaluation of options for future satellite missions for the retrieval of ocean surface vector winds.
The mission of the TPC/NHC is to save lives, mitigate property loss, and improve economic efficiency by issuing the best watches, warnings, forecasts, and analyses of hazardous tropical weather, and by increasing understanding of these hazards. TPC/NHC products and services include tropical cyclone warnings, forecasts, and outlooks, marine and satellite analyses and forecasts. The applicant must have at least a M.S. in meteorology or atmospheric science, in addition to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience:
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Scientific computing skills and technical abilities in programming and software development (knowledge of Linux/Unix and GEMPAK highly desirable)
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Exposure to the operational forecast environment is desirable
The selected fellow will receive a fixed annual salary. Benefits include health and dental insurance, sick and annual leave, paid holidays, mandatory participation in a retirement fund (TIAA/CREF), and life insurance. Some funds are provided for scientific travel, publications, and other support costs.
To apply, send the following materials to UCAR/VSP:
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A cover letter identifying this position
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Curriculum vitae with a list of publications, technical reports, and professional presentations
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Names and addresses of three professional references (applicants should request letters be sent to UCAR/VSP as soon as possible)
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M.S. thesis or Ph.D. dissertation title and abstract
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One to two page statement of experience and interests as related to goals of this position
Send application materials to the following address:
UCAR/Visiting Scientist Programs
P.O. Box 3000
FL-4, Suite 2200
Boulder, CO 80307-3000, USA
For further information, please call (303) 497-8649, send e-mail to vsp@ucar.edu, or visit the VSP web site at http://www.vsp.ucar.edu.
UCAR is an EO/AAE who values and encourages diversity in the workplace.
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