22-122: Global Cloud Retrieval Scientist
Colorado State University
Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
| Working Title | 22-122: Global Cloud Retrieval Scientist |
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| Position Location | Fort Collins, CO |
| Is this position eligible for hybrid or remote work? | Yes |
| Research Professional Position | Yes |
| Posting Number | 202201450AP |
| Position Type | Admin Professional/ Research Professional |
| Classification Title | Resch Sci/Scholar II |
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| Work Hours/Week | 40 |
| Proposed Annual Salary Range | $67,000-80,000 |
| Employee Benefits | Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ . |
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| To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on | 10/02/2022 |
| Description of Work Unit | The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado State University (CSU) is a multi-million dollar research organization located on CSU’s Foothills Campus in Fort Collins, Colorado. CIRA is a cooperative institute (CI) that is also a research department within CSU’s College of Engineering, in partnership with the Department of Atmospheric Science. Its vision is to conduct interdisciplinary research in the atmospheric sciences by entraining skills beyond the meteorological disciplines, exploiting advances in engineering and computer science, facilitating transitional activity between pure and applied research, leveraging both national and international resources and partnerships, and assisting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), CSU, the State of Colorado, and the Nation through the application of our research to areas of societal benefit. Expanding on this Vision, our Mission is to serve as a nexus for multi-disciplinary cooperation among CI and NOAA research scientists, University faculty, staff and students in the context of NOAA-specified research theme areas in satellite applications for weather/climate forecasting. Important bridging elements of the CI include the communication of research findings to the international scientific community, transition of applications and capabilities to NOAA operational users, education and training programs for operational user proficiency, outreach programs to K-12 education and the general public for environmental literacy, and understanding and quantifying the societal impacts of NOAA research. |
| Position Summary | The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) on the Foothills Campus at Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, CO, seeks to hire two Research Scientists (I or II) to work on 3D global cloud retrievals from satellite data, and also the application of machine learning methods to quantify cloud properties in the Earth’s atmosphere, and, potentially, use of machine learning for other satellite applications. These positions allow for a flexible start date between 15 October 2022 and 31 January 2023 and may be eligible to negotiate a telework schedule depending upon the terms of CSU’s telework policy. Position title of Research Scientist/Scholar I will apply to the finalist with a PhD in atmospheric science or closely related field followed by at least 1 year of experience working with meteorological data sets, and position title of Research Scientist/Scholar II will apply to the finalist with a with a PhD in atmospheric science or closely related field followed by at least 3 years of experience working with meteorological data sets. These positions are part of CIRA’s Meteorological Satellite Application Team led by Dr. Curtis Seaman, and they interact closely with CIRA’s Machine Learning Team led by Dr. Imme Ebert-Uphoff, Co-PI on the NSF-funded AI Institute for Research on Trustworthy AI in Weather, Climate, and Coastal Oceanography (AI2ES, see https://www.ai2es.org/). The individuals in these positions will report to Drs. Yoo-Jeong Noh and John Haynes (CIRA cloud team), and Prof. Steven Miller, Director of CIRA and PI of CIRA’s ONR 3D Cloud/OVERCAST project. Dr. Imme Ebert-Uphoff will co-mentor the Machine-Learning algorithm development. Specifically, the individuals in these positions will use cloud retrieval techniques (including machine learning methods) to support a new CIRA 3D global cloud project funded by the Department of Defense, Office of Naval Research (ONR), as well as other cloud projects funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Target projects will include:
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| Diversity Statement | Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. |
Essential Duties
| Job Duty Category | Applied Research |
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| Percentage Of Time | 60 |
| Job Duty Category | Independent Research |
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| Percentage Of Time | 25 |
| Job Duty Category | Collaborative Research |
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| Percentage Of Time | 15 |
Application Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, to ensure full consideration applications should be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on Sunday, October 2, 2022. NOTE: In your cover letter, please specifically address the required and preferred qualifications of this position. A cover letter that fails to address the required and preferred qualifications of this position may not be further considered after review by the search committee References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. |
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| Conditions of Employment | Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) |
| Search Contact | [email protected] |
| EEO Statement | Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] . The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] . The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] . Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education . |
| Background Check Policy Statement | Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. |
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