---------- Forwarded message --------- Date: Fri, Aug 30, 2019 at 8:02 AM Subject: [CLIMLIST] Vacancy: Senior Scientific Specialist, Climatology Programmer at the University of ILlinois at Urbana-Champaign (USA) Origin: Ford, Trenton Wayne <[email protected]>
Senior Scientific Specialist, Climatology Programmer Illinois State Water Survey Prairie Research Institute University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign The Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) is part of the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which is centrally located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. Our research and service programs provide citizens, industries, and government agencies at all levels with timely, science-based information and analyses necessary to manage our water resources wisely for economic development and a sustainable environment. ISWS is seeking to hire a Senior Scientific Specialist, Climatology Programmer to provide climatology data analysis, computational programming, and support for product development for the Midwestern Regional Climate Center (MRCC). This position will be based in ISWS’s offices in Champaign, Illinois. The full position and details are located at < https://jobs.illinois.edu/academic-job-board/job-details?jobID=118196&job=senior-scientific-specialist-climatology-programmer-illinois-state-water-survey-prairie-research-institute-118196>. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit <http://go.illinois.edu/EEO>. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Create and/or modify programming and visualization code that can manipulate atmospheric and environmental datasets (both gridded and station). Create climatologically relevant figures and diagrams using atmospheric and environmental datasets. Work with stakeholders and MRCC staff to design and enhance new and existing products. Perform statistical analyses on atmospheric and environmental data using statistical software and programs. Work closely with the Head of the Climate and Atmospheric Science section, the State Climatologist Office and other staff to support data needs, product development, research and scientific investigation. Participate in related atmospheric science investigations and services. Contribute to technical/scientific reports for service and/or research projects as needed. Contribute to development and management of investigative tools and resources that would be accessed by diverse audiences including researchers, professionals, and the public. Contribute to project publications/reports and peer-reviewed articles, including supply figures, analysis findings, literature review summaries, etc. Keep abreast of developments in this discipline. Perform other duties as needed in order to further the mission and goals of PRI. Periodic overnight travel (e.g., 1-3 times per year) may be required to represent the funded projects through presentations, workshop participation, community outreach, or similar activities. Required Qualifications: Education: Master’s degree in atmospheric science or related field or a bachelor’s degree in atmospheric science or related field and two years of experience in a related field. Alternate degree will be considered/accepted depending on the nature and depth of the experience as it relates to this position. Experience: Experience working with observational scientific data that utilized statistical and exploratory data analysis skills. Experience with developing online tools and/or resources that utilized observational scientific data. Experience with creating and/or modifying programming and visualization code that can manipulate atmospheric and environmental data sets (both gridded and station.) Preferred: Master’s degree in atmospheric science or related discipline and at least two years of experience. Knowledge requirements:Python or Perl programming languages; UNIX/LINUX operating systems; large datasets of point and/or gridded scientific data. Effective communication, personal relations, collaboration, organizational, teamwork, and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a divers and fast-paced work environment consisting of multiple and changing priorities with stringent deadlines, under minimal supervision. Attention to detail, sound judgement, and strong conflict resolution skills. Proficiency in commonly employed software and databases. Preferred: UNIX/LINUX shell scripting; knowledge of observational meteorological/climatological data; visualization packages such as NCL or GrADS; JSON data manipulation; statistical software such as R or Matlab. Appointment: This is a regular full-time academic professional appointment, renewable annually based upon satisfactory progress in the position and continued funding. The starting date is negotiable and salary is commensurate with experience and skills. Application: Please complete your candidate profile at <http://jobs.illinois.edu < https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__email.hiretouch.com_wf_click-3Fupn-3DIppswhdv8tg1vBuWeuh95p2qbrFqO7m8m1tgW7DQM3s-2D3D-5FHVlqKRHgzbiVaUSG39s9E5FELZikMee0eGRjH6lK4wwVmiQaoyXc8mRCXiG2uFjZhGEfAHBY7nQjciB88-2D2Bkei37aCughQbuREg9sUDp0Un6frePZjSYJi-2D2FC8zB9Fxae-2D2FflvVmy2Uk3NV75KFsTJjp7bQAazhk-2D2FutOlqLV7MP-2D2Fql0mI3SFbwgvU1V0H7zZiegEiXjOIJ56A2zdz60rvRrMqE0-2D2FchdOkaZ92kY2R9Ppj-2D2Bf1YxjPRyb3ZC2wuYQoGpqJ1KSjygHzqU62CA22HjYlWHS72Q8TGVN5PEByG8kvHod-2D2FMfLf1JauVSbZeK0aUvHYHRtkAzfUb3fWrKj2w4VqQ-2D3D-2D3D&d=DQMFaQ&c=8hUWFZcy2Z-Za5rBPlktOQ&r=VDVSLc-n1jsxn-687RkDXLsDkUFbraQ-z0HNHMlHuFc&m=jXf8FetLLicD3wT3H2GETXJhsYANS9L4ba473M14L7Q&s=rb9Xqj18-gNzuWcxx1qE0KP_vtaJWZwd4Lzv1hlC1C0&e=>>and upload a cover letter, CV/resume, and the contact information for three professional references must be received by_September 6th 2019_. Interviews may be conducted before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact Deb Jacobson at [email protected]. Trent Ford Illinois State Climatologist Illinois State Water Survey/Prairie Research Institute University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
