Physical Scientist and Ensemble Modeler for Atmospheric River Forecasting
Lynker
Develop and implement ensemble-based atmospheric river forecasts using UFS.
2 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
College Park, MD
Hybrid
Company Size
250 Employees
Service Specialisms
Weather and Climate Science
Marine/Ocean Science and Engineering
Space Weather and Space Climate
Systems Integration & Information Technology
Hydroclimatological Science and Analytics
Environmental Policy & Compliance
Training, Communications, Education, and Outreach
Sector Specialisms
Weather and Climate Science
Marine/Ocean Science and Engineering
Space Weather and Space Climate
System Integration & Information Technology
Hydroclimatological Science and Analytics
Environmental Policy & Compliance
Training Communications, Education, and Outreach
Government
Role
What you would be doing
data assimilation
ensemble experiments
model configuration
perturbation methods
ufs framework
technical reporting
- Prepare scientific documentation, technical reports, and peer-reviewed publications summarizing findings and outcomes.
- Collaborate with partners (e.g., EMC, WPC, CW3E, and OAR) to refine model configurations and evaluate system performance.
- Integrate and evaluate regional data assimilation components using in-situ and satellite observations (e.g., AR Recon data, ASSIST radiances).
- Support Transition to Operations (T2O) planning with NCEP Central Operations (NCO), ensuring compliance with operational standards and HPC constraints.
- Conduct retrospective and near-real-time ensemble experiments for multiple Atmospheric River (AR) seasons.
- Develop and test ensemble perturbation methods, multi-physics configurations, and stochastic physics schemes to improve probabilistic AR prediction skill.
- Design, develop, and implement ensemble-based regional AR-EFS configurations using the UFS framework.
What you bring
phd
ensemble forecasting
data assimilation
scientific programming
nwp modeling
hpc
- An Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Oceanography, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Record of peer-reviewed publications in ensemble modeling or atmospheric river prediction.
- Strong background in ensemble forecasting, data assimilation, or stochastic physics.
- 5+ years of experience in scientific programming.
- 3+ years of specialized experience in coupled forecast and data assimilation systems.
- Experience coordinating transition-to-operations (T2O) or real-time testbed activities.
- Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to work in collaborative, multi-institutional teams.
- Familiarity with probabilistic verification metrics and ensemble bias correction methods.
- Demonstrated experience in numerical weather prediction (NWP) model development and testing (preferably UFS, FV3, HAFS, or similar).
- Experience with NOAA operational or experimental modeling systems.
- Proficiency with high-performance computing (HPC) environments and parallel programming.
- Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
- Personalized career growth plans for every employee
- Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
- Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - we're all company owners!
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
- Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
- Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
- Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
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Visa Sponsorship- must be a u.s. citizen or green card holder; no visa sponsorship provided.
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Company
Overview
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