Physical Scientist -Resolution Regional Modeling Atmospheric Rivers

US-MD-College Park

Job :
Type:
Full-Time
Number of Openings: 1
College Park, MD

Lynker is seeking a sharp Physical Scientist for High-Resolution Regional Modeling for Atmospheric Rivers to support the Environmental Modeling Center (EMC) of the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) in developing high-resolution regional modeling applications within the Unified Forecast System (UFS) for prediction of atmospheric rivers and their impacts on the U.S. West Coast. The candidate is expected to conduct scientific experiments with various atmospheric physical parameterization including the planetary boundary layer (PBL), cloud microphysics and air-sea interactions, and evaluate the results using standard verification tools (e.g., Met Plus) and in-situ observations (e.g., Atmospheric River Reconnaissance Data) .

UFS is a fully coupled earth system model including atmosphere, land, ocean, ice, wave, and aerosol components. UFS is configured for different operational and research applications which cover a variety of temporal and spatial scales. The Ideal Pphysical Scientist for High-Resolution Regional Modeling for Atmospheric Rivers will be able to work a hybrid schedule, working 2 days per week from the NOAA Center for Weather and Climate Prediction (NCWCP) office in College Park, MD, and the remaining 3 days per week from home.

Duties of the Physical Scientist for High-Resolution Regional Modeling for Atmospheric Rivers will include the following:

The Physical Scientist selected will perform job duties both in an independent and collaborative environment, applying innovative methods for the primary work areas seen below:

• Maintain and improve the accuracy and efficiency of PBL parameterizations for various UFS applications.
• Improve the physical parameterizations and earth system model components in the UFS.
• Collaborate with community developers to advance physics for weather and climate modeling across scales.

The Physical Scientist selected should have the following:

• A Master's degree or higher in atmospheric sciences, meteorology, geophysics, applied mathematics, or a related physical science field.
• Advanced knowledge of physics parameterization for earth system modeling applications.
• Advanced skills and knowledge of modern programming languages and object-oriented languages, such as Fortran and Python;
• Proficient with modern software development practices, such as the Git Hub/Git version control software and environment;
• Experience working in a UNIX environment and familiarity with shell scripting languages and running complex jobs.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a team environment and communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
• Familiar with various scientific data formats like NctCDF and GRIB2 and has experience analyzing large scientific datasets.

The Ideal Physical Scientist will have the following:

• Experience with developing and/or applying Atmospheric Single Column Models (SCM).
• Experience with operational NWP and/or an operational forecasting environment.
• Experience in testing and evaluating SCM and 3D models using both conventional and satellite observations.

Lynker is a growing, employee owned business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

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