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Hiring Salary: $76,650

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.*

Application Deadline:

• This position will be posted until the end of Friday, April 19, 2025

Required application materials: (preferably in PDF Format)

• (ATTACH) Resume

• (ATTACH) Cover Letter - Please address how your skills and experience meet the needs of this position (for more information, please refer to the Key Responsibilities and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities sections of this job posting).

• (ATTACH) Writing Sample, which can be a peer-reviewed article.

Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. .
Work Location: Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

Here is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.

• Identify significant science questions within the context of the overall program objectives.

• Conduct analysis and/or numerical simulations to address the science questions, publish the results in peer-reviewed literature, and otherwise communicate results to the collaborators and broader scientific community.

Additionally, these positions come with unique opportunities to:

• Collaborate with a broader team including modelers and observationalists,

• Use process model results to participate in the design of observational process studies, and

• Develop and test physics-based parameterizations for convection and Earth system models.

Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:
Education and Experience (Required/Desired):

A Ph.D. or equivalent experience in atmospheric science, climate science, and/or related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Required/Desired)

REQUIRED

• Experience in analyzing output data of radar observations, flight observations, Large Eddy Simulations, and regionally refined models or similar.

• Demonstrated understanding of atmospheric dynamics, convection, and cloud microphysics, and knowledge of cloud-aerosol interaction.

• Demonstrated capacity to develop sophisticated diagnostics for climate dynamics research.

• Demonstrated familiarity with microphysics schemes

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Proficient in scientific Python or other programming languages.

DESIRED

• Familiarity with Large Eddy Simulations or Cloud Resolving models

• Familiarity with cloud-aerosol interaction pathways

• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools

UCAR affirms its commitment to employees through . In addition to medical, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance, UCAR offers a variety of programs focused on work-life balance and professional, and personal development. These include:

• Tuition Assistance, time off allowance to attend classes, and other professional development opportunities

• UCAR contributes 10% of your eligible pay into your retirement account; 100% fully vested on day one

• Starting minimum accrual of 20 days of personal time off each year (prorated for less than full-time positions)

• 10 paid holidays

• 10 days of sick leave each year

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave

• Short-term medical leave paid at 100% of your regular salary

• EcoPass for local Colorado residents to use the Denver and Boulder-area transit system at no cost

Our organization is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome and supported. To learn more about these efforts, visit the and our site.

Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a position if they do not meet almost 100% of the desired skills and experience. Please note this is not necessary! If you meet the minimum requirements and have a passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply. We can provide on-the-job training for the rest!

At UCAR|NCAR|UCP, you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us, from scientists to the professionals who support their work, serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun's core.

Flexible Work

At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid, fully-remote and/or flexible work schedules.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy.Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR.

Export Control

All positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems.

Visa Wait Times

Please consider the length of visa procurement when applying for this posting, understanding that you will not be able to begin employment until you are able to get a visa and enter the U.S.