Associate in Research ; COAPS

Associate in Research 12 Month Salaried (COAPS)

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• Job Title:
  
  Associate in Research 12 Month Salaried (COAPS)
• Location:
  
  Tallahassee, FL
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Job
• Department:
  Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies (COAPS)

The Marine Data Center (MDC; ) specializes in managing surface marine meteorological and physical oceanographic observations measured in-situ by research ships and remotely by space-based satellites. Located in the Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies (COAPS; https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) at the Florida State University (FSU), the MDC provides operational data management services for over 30 research vessels recruited to the Shipboard Automated Meteorological and Oceanographic System initiative.

The center also curates user-friendly satellite data, particularly for ocean vector winds, and global air‑sea flux products. The MDC director coordinates all activities of the center both within COAPS and FSU, across the center’s funding agencies and partners, and within the U.S. and international marine climate and geoinformatics communities. The MDC director is responsible for all contracts and grants that support the center, managing all MDC employees, and mentoring MDC students.

The director is expected to maintain the MDC’s excellence in the stewardship, quality evaluation, and scientific application of met/ocean observations from research vessels, commercial ships, and satellites, and to provide future directions for MDC activities. The MDC director obtains grants to fund the center, and oversees daily operations of the center, with a focus on collection, quality evaluation, and distribution of high‑quality in‑situ and remotely sensed marine observations.

Within COAPS and FSU, the director is expected provide mentorship and training opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in the methods and techniques of scientific research and data stewardship. The position requires occasional travel to collaborate with U.S. and international partners and to support professional development of shipboard marine technical personnel.

Academic master's degree or highest-level terminal degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Associate In Research.

• Degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, physical oceanography, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience directing projects and operational or research teams
• Demonstrated ability to write successful funding proposals
• Experience collecting and managing in‑situ meteorological and/or physical oceanographic observations from marine platforms.
• Prior experience with data management and geoinformatics
• Prior research experience with a demonstrated publication history

• Experience managing satellite/remotely sensed meteorological or oceanographic observations
• Experience developing materials for and conducting professional development or training experiences
• Hands‑on experience working with meteorological instrumentation, particularly in the marine environment
• Experience working with federal agencies and public/private entities to support and document funded activities
• Prior personnel management including, but not limited to, recruitment, evaluation, supervision, budget/appointment planning, leave and scheduling, travel planning, task assignment and tracking
• Prior student mentorship at the undergraduate or graduate level
• Providing expertise or service within the marine climate or geoinformatics communities

For more details, please contact Susan Greenwalt at  sgreenwalt.

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