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Research Scientist
URL: http://www.imsg.com/
Company / Organization: NOAA/ NCEP
City: College Park
State or Country if outside US: MD
Description:
I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG), www.imsg.com, a Federal Government Contractor is seeking to fill a part-time position supporting the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) and Environmental Modeling Center (EMC) of the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP). The contractor will serve as a Research Scientist to develop promising techniques for improved weather forecasts, with particular emphasis on post-processing and verification. Areas of particular need and interest to be addressed include forecasting of heavy rainfall and snowfall as well as using and adapting various verification software packages. Specific activities may include but are not limited to: ? Downscaling and calibrating deterministic and probabilistic precipitation using dynamical and statistical methods. ? Using and adapting verification software, such as the Model Evaluation Tools package. ? Conducting model and human forecaster verification.
To Apply: Please submit your resume, the contact information for three (3) references, your salary requirements and a cover letter explaining how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position to jobs@imsg.com with the following subject line: NOA1504 Research Scientist IMSG offers an outstanding benefits package including company paid medical benefits and three weeks paid time off. IMSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran friendly.
Requirements:
Qualifications: Required/Desirable Knowledge or Skills Set: ? MS or advanced degree in meteorology, hydrology or related earth science fields ? Extensive knowledge of weather forecasting, especially quantitative precipitation forecasting ? Extensive knowledge on statistics and strong analytical skills ? Good computer skills in windows and Linux/Unix environment ? Good communications skills in English, team player ? Desirable to have peer-reviewed publications
Point of Contact: jobs@imsg.com
Attachment: download