Assistant Research Scientist

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The NOAA Center in Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology (NCAS-M) is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist to provide direct support and subject matter knowledge on the advancement and understanding of risk communication and risk behavior related to extreme weather and integrate social science into the mission and priorities of the National Weather Service; Collect and analyze data and makes recommendations on streamlining and making communication with the public accessible and actionable. The assistant research scientist will work independently and collaboratively under the direction of the NCAS-M and NOAA Line offices and will participate in research with scholars at the NOAA and NCAS-M. The position will be located at Howard University and also is expected to spend time at NOAA labs.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. However, the position is accountable for the day-to-day research activities as well as to advise graduate students.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Internal contacts are with faculty, staff, and students. External contacts are with representatives of the NOAA Global Systems Laboratory (GSL) and other NOAA line offices.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conducting social, behavioral, or economic science analyses or studies that promote and measure an organization's ability to serve communities; and
• Communicating results from social, behavioral, or economic science analyses.
• Attend meetings and professional conferences to present research results and interact with collaborators and users; assist in the preparation of publications to describe results when appropriate.
• Assist with managing research projects (e.g., research design, IRB approval, data collection, data analysis), and research products (e.g., writing, presentations)

• Contributes to the overall development of the NCAS-M social science program and participates in the mentorship of graduate research assistants
• Publish peer-reviewed scientific papers and present results at national/international conferences.
• Assists faculty researchers, or may act independently, in the planning and designing of research projects, establishing priorities, and recommending schedules, timetables, and costs
• Collaborate on additional research projects within the atmospheric science research group at Howard University and across the broader scientific community.

CORE COMPETENCIES:    

• Research and develop delivery of data, models, and decision support tools in the creation of more effective watch and warning products, preparation of interpretative reports, and advice and consultation on social sciences matters to governmental officials and the private sector.
• Knowledge of and experience with atmospheric, urban scale land atmosphere interactions, clouds and water cycle is essential.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

PhD received within the last 3 years in Behavioral or Social science or a closely related field. Demonstration of organizational skills with the ability to work effectivel