Job Description Summary:

This position in the Mesoscale and Microscale Meteorlogy Lab at NSF | NCAR provides community service through serving as editor or reviewer for scientific journals. They conduct research of interest related to convectively induced turbulence, dynamics of mesoscale convective systems, and the impact of surface and atmospheric environments on warm-season precipitation.

Position Details:

Visa Sponsored Job:

No

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Job Location:

Boulder, Colorado

Position Type & Term:

Full time, Casual

Compensation Min - Mid Range:

Hourly Rate: $60.61 - $75.77/hour

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role.*

Application Notes

Application Deadline:

• This position will be posted until Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM MT.

Required application materials: (preferably in PDF Format)

• Resume/CV

Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more.
Work Location: Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

What You Will Do

As a Casual Researcher, the work to be performed will be aligned with the desire to continue research at NCAR/MMM following retirement.  Duties will be based on opportunities and may include:

• Serving as a reviewer for publications for scientific journals. 

• Continuing collaborations and providing expert advice to colleagues in MMM and RAL related to aviation turbulence and short-term hazard predictability research.

• Continuing collaborations that further understanding of the effects of mesoscale convective systems on the generation of turbulence and the hydrologic cycle.

• Authoring or co-authoring manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals

• Attending and contributing to workshops/meeting of interest

Who We'd Love To Join Our Team

Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:
Education and Experience (Required/Desired):

• Ph.D. in a relevant science, and at least ten years of experience in the scientific field of specialization; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expert knowledge of mesoscale convective systems (MCSs). 

• Expert knowledge and skill in the use of numerical models and diagnostic tools.

• Advanced analytical skills. 

• Expert technical knowledge of atmospheric dynamics and deep convection.

• Advanced skill in the data analysis of convective system life cycles.

• Advanced skill in effectively communicating research results through peer-reviewed publication with national and international recognition.

Commitment to Job Application Fairness

Applicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.

Some Final Considerations

At UCAR|NCAR|UCP, you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science  problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us, from scientists to the professionals who support their work, serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun’s core.

Flexible Work

At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eli