Job Description Summary
Designs and conducts independent and collaborative research on boundary layers, surface fluxes, and turbulence in the Earth’s atmosphere, possibly through sponsored research. Collaborates with groups that develop and support community modeling systems in the Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology (MMM) Laboratory, with groups that develop and support community instruments in the Earth Observing Laboratory (EOL), and groups in the Research Applications Laboratory (RAL) of NSF NCAR. Also collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, providing expertise needed to improve predictability of the earth system.
Use in-depth knowledge of boundary layers, surface fluxes, and turbulence in the Earth’s atmosphere to evaluate and advance community modeling systems that are developed and supported in the Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorology Laboratory of NSF NCAR (and across NSF NCAR). Evaluate and advance BL turbulence and flux observations from the Earth Observing Laboratory and elsewhere to improve the modeling systems. Participate in and contributes expertise to NSF NCAR Strategic Programs, e.g., Earth System Predictability Across Timescales (ESPAT).
Conduct original research on boundary layers, surface fluxes, and turbulence in the Earth’s atmosphere using models, observations, and/or theory.
Education and Experience (Required/Desired):
Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, or Physical Science, plus at least three years of experience in the scientific field of specialization; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Required/Desired)
Advanced knowledge of boundary layers, surface fluxes, or turbulence in the Earth’s atmosphere.
● Thorough understanding of technical areas such as modeling, instrumentation, theory, scientific computing or data science.
● Experience conducting and/or analyzing field observations.
● Advanced skill in planning and organizing a research effort.
● Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with scientists with broadly ranging skill levels in oral and written presentation of technical and scientific material for a variety of audiences.
● Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team effort.
● Demonstrated experience in making workplaces welcoming.