For more information about this Climate Research position available at
the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) located in Seattle,
Washington, please contact:
James Overland
PMEL, Seattle, Washington
Phone: 206/526-6795
overland [at] pmel.noaa.gov
DEADLINE TO APPLY: 16 February 2002, may extend to 1 March 2002
Research Meteorologist Position Announcement
Reference: PC14185
Department: Joint Institute of the Atmosphere and Ocean (JISAO)
To ensure consideration apply by: 16 February 2002, may extend to
1 March 2002
Location: This position will be located at the Pacific Marine
Environmental Laboratory, Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, Washington
GENERAL DUTES/DESCRIPTION
Research is conducted on climate processes of the North Pacific, Alaska,
and the Bering Sea on seasonal to decadal time scales. Emphasis on
characterization of low frequency variability. Research goals are
pursued through analysis of gridded and in situ datasets, such as the
NCEP/NCAR analyses, SST and sea ice fields, satellite data, and station
observations. Analyses are based on dynamic methods, such as vorticity
and head budgets. Ongoing projects include decadal climate modes in the
North Pacific, mechanisms, and impacts of the Arctic Oscillation, and
the connection between radiative and dynamical processes in the Bering
Sea. The position supports climate research in collaboration with two
principle investigators. The incumbent contributes to, or may take the
lead on, journal publications, research grant proposals, and conference
presentations.
REQUIREMENTS
The position requires a Master's degree and three years of research
experience or PH.D. in atmospheric science (or oceanography or
geophysics) with a strong mathematical and computational background and
a broad understanding of the general circulation of the atmosphere.
Candidates should have at least three years of research experience and
have familiarity with handling large datasets. They should be familiar
with objective data analysis methods, including filtering, regression,
time series analysis, principal component analysis, and singular value
decomposition, and be able to apply these techniques and graphics
routines using software programs such as Ferret, Matlab, IDL, and
customized C and FORTRAN programs.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum
qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a
license/certification/registration.
SALARY
Salary and benefits are competitive. Salary is commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Send a resume and letter describing relevant experience and education
to:
Ingrid M. Quertermous
Administrator (JISAO)
119 King Building
4909 25th NE
Seattle, WA 98195