Climate Data Analyst
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193626EPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Climate Data AnalystAnticipated Hiring Range
$60,000 - $75,000Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional work outside of normal business hours as neededJob Location
Asheville, NCDepartment
NC Institute of Climate StudiesAbout the Department
The North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies (NCICS) is a UNC inter-institutional research institute whose primary focus is to promote the discovery of new knowledge about global, regional, and local climate variability and its impacts; and to provide information that is critical for determining trends and validating climate forecasts at all these spatial scales. A primary activity of NCICS is the operation of the NOAA Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth Systems Science (CISESS) formed through a consortium of academic, non-profit, and community organizations with leadership from the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) and North Carolina State University (NCSU) on behalf of the University of North Carolina (UNC) System. CISESS provides foci for collaborative research and associated activities in support of NOAA mission goals related to meteorological satellite and climate data and information research and development.
Essential Job Duties
The NC Institute for Climate Studies seeks a Climate Data Analyst to provide scientific and programmatic support in developing, implementing, and quality-controlling in situ and remotely sensed climate products across various scales. The analyst will leverage extensive computing resources and software to perform these tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
Research Activities:
- Independently develop, design, and execute moderately complex research projects.
- Provide scientific programming expertise to create, modify, and adapt real-time software for environmental data analysis, including inputs, outputs, and quality control.
- Perform independent climate data collection and analysis.
- Contribute to the scientific interpretation of climate datasets, improving data quality and understanding of in situ and remotely sensed observations.
- Develop and implement tools and applications to ensure data integrity and support evaluation.
- Suggest improvements to research methodologies and develop innovative approaches to satellite and in situ data analysis using AI/ML frameworks.
- Support the transition of research data sets to operational use, including monitoring and ongoing research activities.
- Create climate data products (graphical and textual) and accompanying written reports based on data analysis.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate with Institute staff, partners, team members, and external stakeholders to meet project objectives.
- Present research findings and contribute to the preparation of publications for peer-reviewed journals.
- Make timely presentations at scientific conferences or venues.
- Actively participate in NCICS, NCEI, and other related activities and meetings.
Other Responsibilities
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Earth sciences, atmospheric sciences, environmental sciences, mathematics, engineering, computer science), OR a bachelor’s degree with three or more years of relevant experience.
- Experience working with UNIX/Linux systems, including high-performance computing environments.
- Proven proficiency in computer programming using modern languages such as Python, R, MATLAB, Fortran, or IDL.
- Experience with high-performance computing and cloud-based environments.
- Experience applying machine learning and AI techniques to environmental data.
- Familiarity with observational and/or model environmental datasets.
- Experience with the development and use of uncertainty quantification measures.
Other Required Qualifications
- Proven track record of scholarly productivity, including journal publications.
- Demonstrated experience in self-directed scientific data analysis and applications programming.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to make positive contributions to a team.
- Ability to multitask and consistently meet deadlines.
- Capable of working independently and with creativity.
- Willingness and ability to support all team functions as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Earth sciences, atmospheric sciences, environmental sciences, mathematics, computer science, engineering).
- Four+ years of experience with in situ and remotely sensed environmental observations and/or model datasets, including interpretation and analysis.
- Proven experience collaborating in team environments to solve scientific or technical challenges.
- Two or more peer-reviewed publications in environmental sciences or related fields.
- Experience in an academic research setting.
- Demonstrated expertise in applying AI/ML approaches to analyze remotely sensed and in situ data.
- Experience working in a federal facility environment.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License required
NoJob Open Date
09/05/2024Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for professional references.
Position Number
00108815Position Type
EHRA Non-FacultyFull Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventDepartment ID
063001 - NC Inst of Climate StudiesAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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