Project Assistant

University of Rochester•Hutchison, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. This is a temporary, full-time position in the Earth & Environmental Sciences department, scheduled for 40 hours per week. The role involves performing routine and standardized computational research activities in support of atmospheric science investigations. The Project Assistant will assist with the setup, operation, and application of established modeling tools and data assimilation frameworks, prepare datasets, execute prescribed model runs, process results, and record outputs. The position also supports the development, testing, and refinement of methods under guidance. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Experience with using programming languages (R, python, and/or Fortran) for computation and visualization required

Nice To Haves

Experience with chemical transport modeling, inverse methods (4D-VAR/adjoint), and handling large observational datasets preferred

Responsibilities

Performs routine and standardized computational research activities in support of atmospheric science investigations.
Assists with the setup, operation, and application of established modeling tools and data assimilation frameworks.
Prepares datasets, executes prescribed model runs, processes results, and records outputs in accordance with standard practices and procedures.
Supports the development, testing, and refinement of methods under guidance.
Assists with the setup and execution of standardized computational analyses and prescribed model runs using existing atmospheric chemistry and transport modeling frameworks.
Prepares and organizes observational and model input datasets following established protocols.
Extracts data from designated sources and processes datasets using well-defined, documented methods.
Assists with generating routine figures, tables, and summary outputs.
Performs routine quality control, file management, and documentation of computational procedures and results.
Other duties as assigned.