Research Analyst – Radar Climatology and Analysis of Tornadoes

• Assist NSSL scientists in compiling, documenting, quality-controlling, and analyzing close-range research radar data of tornadoes observed at less than 15 km
• Locate NSSL and open-source external mobile or fixed-site research radar datasets
• Convert radar datasets to a common format
• Perform manual or objective quality control of Doppler velocity information
• Cross-reference radar datasets with ground-based tornado damage surveys
• Create and maintain a database of radar-observed tornadoes
• Develop a framework for community contribution to the tornado radar database
• Document observing radar systems, system attributes, peak radar-observed Doppler and rotational velocity, tornado and parent storm characteristics, minimum radar range, and available radar-data links
• Collaborate with NSSL scientists to study tornado spatiotemporal evolution and impacts on the natural and built environment
• Publish relevant studies in reports and refereed journals
• Present research at international conferences
• Contribute to NSSL RAPTORs data collection and design observational strategies for close-range tornado radar observations

• MS Degree (PhD Preferred) in meteorology, atmospheric science, or a related field
• 8+ years of professional and/or academic experience
• Experience with weather radar observations, including interpretation of base and polarimetric data and quality control thereof
• Experience with manual or objective Doppler velocity dealiasing techniques
• Experience deploying mobile instruments, including familiarity with existing fixed and mobile weather radars (preferred), to observe severe and hazardous weather
• Familiarity with radar-based quality control software such as the Python ARM Radar Toolkit, RadX, and Solo3
• Experience with Python and/or other coding languages for data workflows and analysis
• Familiarity with field project design and management
• Established record of leading scientific research and publishing results
• Must complete an online IT security awareness course within one week of starting work
• Foreign national candidates are subject to export control review and require CO/COR approval prior to consideration
• Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week, excluding federal holidays
• Ability to work irregular hours during active severe weather events when required for field data collection
• Ability to travel locally and non-locally, not anticipated to exceed 5% annually
• Remote work arrangements require advance review and approval; on-site presence may be required based on mission, field operations, collaboration, or security needs

Demonstrates expertise in weather radar observations, including Doppler velocity analysis and quality control, while effectively managing field projects and contributing to scientific research publications. Proficient in utilizing radar-based quality control software and programming languages for data workflows.

• Weather Radar Observations
• Doppler Velocity Quality Control
• Python Programming
• Radar-Based Quality Control Software
• Scientific Research Publication

• Weather Radar Interpretation
• Doppler Velocity Dealiasing Techniques
• Data Analysis
• Field Project Design
• Database Management

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Leadership

• MS Degree in Meteorology
• PhD Preferred
• IT Security Awareness Course

• Tornado Research
• Atmospheric Science
• Severe Weather Observation
• Spatiotemporal Evolution
• Tornado Damage Surveys

• Python ARM Radar Toolkit
• RadX
• Solo3