Job Description

Job no:

502175

Department:

Earth System Science Center

Work type:

Staff Full-time Exempt

Location:

Alabama

Categories:

Research - Environmental

Purpose of the Position:

We are currently searching for a Research Scientist III who will fulfill obligations of the AMPR science along with NASA projects INCUS and CYGNSS. The incumbent will:



Manage and support INCUS calibration/validation activities via processing and analysis of meteorological datasets, in particular those collected with polarimetric and phased-array weather radars, and assisting with INCUS field campaign planning and execution. Process and analyze AMPR, GPM, and related microwave radiometer and other datasets to perform retrievals of brightness temperatures and related geophysical variables, including the use of deep learning models. Development and analysis of customized CYGNSS wind speed products, especially in relation to other scatterometer and microwave remote sensing datasets, as well as convective storms.


Duties/Responsibilities

Manage and support INCUS calibration/validation activities via processing and analysis of meteorological datasets, in particular those collected with polarimetric and phased-array weather radars, and assisting with INCUS field campaign planning and execution. Process and analyze AMPR, GPM, and related microwave radiometer and other datasets to perform retrievals of brightness temperatures and related geophysical variables, including the use of deep learning models. Development and analysis of customized CYGNSS wind speed products, especially in relation to other scatterometer and microwave remote sensing datasets, as well as convective storms.

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree, preferably in science, engineering, or business, 2-4 years of full-time work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and years of experience. Knowledge of MS Office Suite, and related software and hardware Must be an US Citizen

Desired Qualifications:

Published Salary (if available):

$82,884 - $105,458

Advertised:

Feb 21 2025 Central Standard Time

Applications close: