Staff Careers

The ESSC is in search of a Data Management and Radar Scientist to work with FARM scientists to maintain FARM-specific tactical display systems and radar siting tools, and assist with scientific analyses. Participates in FARM field activities in a variety of tasks, including driving, radar and instrumentation operation, and maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Will lead software development and maintenance efforts related to tactical displays such as GURU, real-time radar, and other instrumentation data visualization, and field instrument tracking, site evaluation, and related GIS tasks, and data analysis, much of which will require in-person presence to facilitate training, supervision, collaboration, and related activities.
• Works with FARM scientists to conduct analyses of tornado, hurricane, and other radar and instrumentation data.
• Participates in, including travels to, domestic and foreign facility scientific, educational, and outreach missions.

• Master's degree - preferably in science, engineering, or GIS; (experience in a specialized area may be substituted for a degree); 5.5 years verifiable, full-time work experience.
• Minimum of several years of experience with Linux and Windows computers. Several years of experience managing GURU tactical display systems, radar site surveying systems, and GURU radar analysis tools.
• Driver's license allowing operation of vehicles up to 26,000 lb. vehicles.
• Ability to travel internationally, including immunization requirements and a valid passport.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work harmoniously with a wide range of constituencies, including faculty, staff, supervisors, colleagues, and students. Awareness of, and sensitivity to, cultural and linguistic differences.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

$102,266 - $105,000