Casual Project Scientist II

Visa Sponsored Job:

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Job Location:

Position Type & Term:

Hourly Rate Range: $109,097 - $125,379

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

Job Location: Boulder, CO

Job Type: Hybrid

Position Type & Term: Casual, 3-year Term.

Maximumof 1000 worked hours in a 12-month period per UCAR policy on casual positions.

• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

• Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this position.

• Successful candidate cannot be affiliated with the Chinese government or a Chinese owned company. For more information on this requirement please see NASA PRC FAQ for ROSES, appropriation law (Section 1340 of Public Law 112-10 and Section 539 of Public Law 112-55).

Required application materials:

• Resume/CV

• Questionnaire - As part of the job application, you will be prompted to answer the following questions (Please make sure to answer all the questions as an incomplete questionnaire will result in an incomplete application and dispositioned)

• Please briefly describe your experience manipulating the GEMS and TEMPO geostationary satellite datasets.

• Please briefly describe your experience evaluating and providing quality assurance for MOPITT data.

• How do you approach interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities? Please include your strategies for effectively addressing and recovering from miscommunications or misunderstandings that may arise in these interactions

Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the management of satellite data sets, their interrogation with data analysis tools, and graphical display of results.

• Assist with validation exercises comparing satellite measurements with models and other independent observational data.

• Advise on strategy for curating satellite data sets within ACOM

Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:

Education and Experience (Required):

• Ph.D. in a relevant science and at least three years of experience in the scientific field of specialization; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated record of research and publication.

• Experience with data analysis, visualization and management of large satellite datasets. Demonstrated expertise manipulating the geostationary datasets of GEMS and TEMPO

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Required):

• Advanced knowledge of fundamental processes controlling emissions, atmospheric chemistry and transport.

• Advanced skill in atmospheric constituent observational techniques and satellite retrieval validation

• Advanced skill in the analysis and interpretation of satellite retrievals and in situ observations, and their use in evaluation of models

• Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including success in a hybrid remote/in person environment

Our organization is committed to being an employer of choice for people from all backgrounds and identities, and to integrating your myriad perspectives through intentional policies and practices that promote belonging and lead to organizational excellence throughout our research and operations. We encourage you to visit our webpages for our Office of Access, Culture, and Opportunity to learn more about the ways we work to uphold this commitment to our community.

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 while others will apply if they meet only 40%. Please remember that while the minimum requirements are necessary, we don't expect that anyone is likely to meet every single item on our desired wish list! Whoever you are, if you meet the minimum requirements and have a passion for the work, we encourage you to apply. We can provide on-the-job training for the rest.

Applicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.

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.