Overview
The National Ecological Observatory Network
(NEON) is a $430 million dollar observatory
project dedicated to understanding how changes in
climate, land use and invasive species impact
ecology. For the next three decades NEON will
collect a comprehensive range of ecological data
on a continental scale across 20 eco-climatic
domains representing US ecosystems. NEON will use
cutting edge technology including an airborne
observation platform that will capture images of
regional landscapes and vegetation; mobile,
re-locatable, and fixed data collection sites
with automated ground sensors to monitor soil and
atmosphere; and trained field crews who will
observe and sample populations of diverse
organisms and collect soil and water data. A
leading edge cyber-infrastructure will calibrate,
store and publish this information. The
Observatory will grow to 300+ personnel and will
be the first of its kind designed to detect and
enable forecasting of ecological change at continental scales.
Summary:
The Fundamental Instrument Unit (FIU) consists of
an automated suite of meteorological,
atmospheric, soil and eco-physiological
measurements. The Quality Assurance and Quality
Control (QA/QC) Scientist will support Science
project development and management activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Design FIU data flow, data product algorithms and automated QA/QC procedures.
Conduct various analyses (e.g., quantitative
uncertainty analyses and time-series analyses).
Develop FIU data quality assurance, quality
control procedures, and uncertainty analyses.
Coordinate, design and execute analyses of data-flows.
Coordinate FIU data-flows with other related NEON groups.
Test procedures, modify and implement final products.
Develop plans for evaluating and transferring
data QA/QC activities into an operational basis.
Attend identified conferences.
Follow NEON and site specific environmental
protection requirements, policy and procedures.
Education:
Doctoral degree (or MS plus equivalent
experience) in one of the environmental science
fields (e.g., Biometeorology, Ecosystem Science,
Micrometeorology) or a related Science field.
Recent PhD graduates may apply.
Required Experience, Knowledge, Skills:
1-3 years experience in meteorological-related work,
Knowledge of a wide range of meteorological
related sensors, and measurement techniques and
their associated data acquisition and analysis procedures.
Experience with quantitative uncertainty analyses and time-series analyses.
Experience delivering a final product from
concept through testing to deployment.
Experience working in a collaborative scientific or engineering enterprise.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal forms.
Critical thinking, scientific writing and review,
Ability to travel (infrequently), plus travel to conferences.
Quantification of spatial and temporal
variation of data quality properties and processes.
Understanding of micrometeorological processes and associated modeling.
Demonstrated problem-solving and communication skills.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills:
Experience working at the synoptic to local scale.
Knowledge of both instrument hardware and software development.
Work experience with production data flows.
Design of data visualization tools.
Ability to develop the dataflow designs for
different and contrasting data types.
Apply on website: <http://www.neoninc.org>www.neoninc.org
Upload Cover Letter, Resume and References - if
asked to provide, as ONE document
NEON Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.
Bridget A. Sorget
Sr. Recruiter
Neon, Inc.
(National Ecological Observatory Network)
1685 38th Street, Suite 100
Boulder CO 80302
www.neoninc.org
Phone: 720.330.1570
Cell: 720.839.5016
