Research Climatologist (Assistant Professor - Research)

Louisiana State University

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About The Position

The LOSC Research Climatologist (Assistant Professor - Research) must be an aggressive self-starter with a proven track record of applied research in the weather/climate sciences.

Requirements

• Ph.D in a related field.
• Strong working knowledge in the computer sciences and geo-mapping analysis.
• Proven track record of applied research in the weather/climate sciences.

Nice To Haves

• M.S. in Meteorology/Atmospheric Sciences or M.S. in Physical/Environmental Sciences with a Weather/Climate Concentration.
• M.S. in Computational Sciences will be considered with a demonstration of experience in managing weather/climate data.

Responsibilities

• Lead research efforts and drive the expansion of the LOSC's suite of data products and tools, with a focus on web-based interfaces.
• Lead the development of sophisticated computer code for innovative data products and derivatives as defined by the State Climatologist and the LOSC team.
• Integrate LOSC resources with LSU faculty to support applied and original research initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement options
• Various leave options
• Paid holidays
• Wellness benefits
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree