Staff Careers

The Remote Sensing Scientist will manage and conduct studies on water and
energy cycles as represented by state-of-the-science data assimilation, numerical
weather prediction systems, and reanalysis operating over various spatial and temporal
scales. They are responsible for validating, verifying, and seeking improvements in the
representation of these processes. They are responsible for using satellite remote
sensing data sets and specialized experience to validate and identify means of
improving these modeling systems. They are responsible for developing new analyses
that enhance the societal benefit and economic impact of research to operations and
applications of these systems. The incumbent is required to produce written reports,
conference presentations, proposal submissions, and peer-reviewed journal articles.

Duties / Responsibilities

​• Performing process studies and identifying methods to suggest improvements in the representation of energy and water cycle processes represented in regional to global scale weather forecasting and data assimilation systems, through the use of novel applications of remote sensing and other in situ observations of the same.
​• Developing new research, analyses, findings, and applications about the Earth’s
water and energy cycle using current and future satellite observations.
​• Supporting colleagues in developing new applications of data from weather
forecasting systems and remote sensing products, targeting societal and
economic benefit.
​• Managing research projects, participating in relevant meetings, and identifying
new research opportunities.
​• Advising students and participating in supervisory committees.
​• Writing periodic and annual reports, presenting findings in conferences, and
publishing results in peer-reviewed journals.
​• Advising graduate research assistants.

​• Ph.D. - preferably in science, engineering, or business; (Bachelor's and experience in a specialized area may be substituted for a degree)
​• 4 - 6 years of verifiable full-time work experience.
​• U.S. Citizenship is required.

$143.88 - $150.73 an hour