Assistant Scientist

University of Miami • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) at the University of Miami invites applications for an Assistant Scientist position. The role focuses on validating and improving numerical model forecasts from the Hurricane Analysis and Forecast System (HAFS), including improvements to data assimilation and large-scale nudging techniques. The scientist will analyze and interpret results, present findings at scientific meetings, and publish results in scientific journals. The work will be conducted in close collaboration with scientists in the Hurricane Research Division (HRD) at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML).

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science or a related field and have at least one year of relevant postdoctoral experience. Strong programming and scientific communication skills are required. Experience with AI model output would be helpful, and familiarity with research areas aligned with activities at NOAA’s Hurricane Research Division would be particularly valuable. Application materials include a current CV, a statement of interest, and the names of three people who can provide letters of recommendation.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science or a related field.
• At least one year of relevant postdoctoral experience.
• Experience with one or more of the following: performing data assimilation for tropical cyclones, analyzing tropical cyclone numerical model output, or analyzing tropical cyclone observational data.
• Strong programming skills.
• Strong scientific communication skills.
• Submit a current CV, a statement of interest, and the names of three people who can provide letters of recommendation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and familiarity with AI model output.
• Familiarity with research areas commensurate with the general activities at NOAA’s Hurricane Research Division at AOML.

Responsibilities

• Validate and improve numerical model forecasts from the Hurricane Analysis and Forecast System (HAFS), including through improvements to data assimilation and large-scale nudging techniques.
• Analyze and interpret research results.
• Present findings at scientific meetings.
• Publish results in scientific journals.
• Collaborate closely with scientists in NOAA’s Hurricane Research Division at AOML.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree