Staff Scientist

Job Description   The individual will support the Bennartz lab in developing algorithms to investigate ice clouds in support of NASA’s Polarized Submillimeter Ice Cloud Radiometer Mission (PolSIR). They are further expected to contribute to and write grant applications as well as peer reviewed publications. 

The Earth and Environmental Sciences are aimed at understanding Earth's dynamic history — how Earth "works" and records its origin and age in rocks and landscapes — and how geological processes affect modern environmental and ecological systems. Among the natural sciences, ours is the quintessential interdisciplinary science, providing vital perspective on how Earth's physical and geochemical templates simultaneously sustain and threaten life, and influence human interactions with Earth.   
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

• Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for projects, and to work independently and collaboratively is necessary.
• Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects and competing deadlines is necessary.
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail are necessary.
• Ability to analyze problems and to develop effective solutions in a timely manner is necessary.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• PhD in Atmospheric Sciences or Physics. 
• Several years of experience in atmospheric remote sensing and/or climate studies. 
• Excellent programming skills.
• Candidate must reside and work in the State of Tennessee.

 

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