CIRES/ NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory, Data Management and Software Associate Scientist

　　Requisition Number: 54009

　　Location: Boulder Colorado

　　Employment Type: Research Faculty

　　Schedule: Full Time

　　Posting Close Date: 08-Mar-2024

　　Date Posted:

　　Job Summary

　　The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4934668&targetURL=https://cires.colorado.edu/) ) at CU Boulder (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4934668&targetURL=https://www.colorado.edu/) encourages applications for an Associate Scientist within NOAA's Chemical Sciences Laboratory (CSL (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4934668&targetURL=https://csl.noaa.gov/) ) in Boulder, Colorado. The successful candidate will work in the Tropospheric Chemistry (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=4934668&targetURL=https://csl.noaa.gov/groups/csl7/) program alongside a number of federal and university employees engaged in research investigating trace gases and aerosol particles and their impacts on air quality and climate. Our group develops and uses world-class instrumentation to measure these species and deploys these instruments on aircraft and at field sites.

　　This Associate Scientist position is responsible for archiving the data acquired during field missions and making that data accessible to CSL scientists and outside collaborators through a user-friendly website. In addition, this position also requires writing software tools using Igor Pro and other software packages for data analysis and creating publication-quality graphs. Individuals without an Igor Pro background, but with relevant experience in math, graphics, and programming software for scientists and engineers such as MATLAB, are strongly encouraged to apply. CSL has a collaborative lab culture, and we are looking for a candidate who actively subscribes to this philosophy. Successful candidates will demonstrate competency and sensitivity in working in a diverse community.

　　The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

　　Who We Are

　　CIRES (https://cires.colorado.edu/) is an internationally recognized leader in innovative environmental science and research and is located at the University of Colorado Boulder. At CIRES, more than 950 environmental science professionals work to understand the dynamic Earth system, including peoples relationship with the planet. CIRES has partnered with NOAA since 1967, and our areas of expertise include weather and climate, changes at Earths poles, air quality and atmospheric chemistry, water resources, solid Earth sciences, and more. Our vision is to be instrumental in ensuring a sustainable future environment by advancing scientific and societal understanding of the Earth system.

　　The mission of the NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory (CSL) (https://csl.noaa.gov/) is to advance scientific understanding of the chemical and physical processes that affect Earths atmospheric composition. CSLs vision is a nation that has the needed scientific understanding and information about atmospheric composition to make optimal decisions for the well-being of current and future generations.

　　What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

　　Develop software tools for data analysis.

　　Archive data from air quality and climate field missions.

　　Reformat/extract/import data from a variety of sources.

　　Maintain website containing data and information about field campaigns.

　　Support the group with programming advice and software debugging.

　　Periodic travel for several weeks at a time is required.

　　What You Should Know

　　This is a 2-year position with the possibility of extension based on performance and the availability of funding.

　　This position will be rostered in CIRES at the University of Colorado Boulder but will be physically situated in the NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory located within the David Skaggs Research Center, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305.

　　If you are the selected finalist, you will be required to pass a federal laboratory background clearance for site access.

　　Non-US citizens without green cards may have limited building access, and require an escort in the building.

　　This position does not allow for fully remote work modality.

　　What We Can Offer

　　CIRES offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

　　The annual hiring salary range is $53,000 to $90,000. Salary is commensurate with education and years of experience and determined based on our CIRES internal career track classification.

　　Relocation expenses are available for this position following CIRES and the University of Colorados relocation processes and procedures.

　　This position can accommodate a hybrid work modality in accordance with project needs.

　　CIRES and the University of Colorado Boulder offer a robust training curriculum, opportunities for professional development and a mentorship program.

　　Boulder is a vibrant community with access to mountain parks, dog parks, miles of trails, rivers, lakes, cafes, restaurants, boutiques, theaters, museums, and sports venues. Boulder was recently ranked as the top place to live in the U.S. News (https://realestate.usnews.com/places/rankings/best-places-to-live) .

　　As an employee at CU Boulder, you receive a pass allowing free access to the regional public transit system (https://www.rtd-denver.com/) , which is an outstanding network of buses and light rail systems that provide service within Boulder and connect to Denver, the Denver airport, and surrounding communities.

　　Benefits

　　The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .

　　Be Statements

　　Be flexible. Be strategic. Be Boulder.

　　What We Require

　　Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Physical Science, Engineering, or a related field.

　　Experience in developing data analysis software.

　　Experience in archiving and managing data.

　　What You Will Need

　　Ability to work in a collaborative environment with a diverse group of scientists in an inclusive laboratory.

　　Ability to participate in the development of original research projects.

　　Expertise in managing data best practices.

　　Experience with data reformatting, extracting, and importing.

　　Ability to assist scientists in the group with coding and creating user interfaces.

　　Special Instructions

　　To apply, please submit the following materials:

　　Resume or CV

　　Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.

　　If you are identified as a finalist for the position, we will ask you to contact five references to complete a SkillSurvey questionnaire on your behalf. SkillSurvey is an online automated reference check solution. This information will be kept confidential and viewable only by the search committee.

　　If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.

　　The position will close on March 8th, 2024. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

　　Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/) .

　　To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/CIRES-NOAA-Chemical-Sciences-Laboratory-Data-Management-and-Software-Associate-Scientist/54009 (https://apptrkr.com/4934668)

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