Temporary Research Assistant - Atmospheric Sciences

Salary/Position Classification

• $25.96 Hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• Up to 20 hours per week
  • Position to start Midsummer
• 100% Remote Work Availability:No
• Hybrid Work Availability:No

Purpose of Position

Collaborative Research: Comparison between In-situ and Polarimetric Radar Hail Observations in Convective Storms

Duties & Responsibilities

• The University of North Dakota (UND) has an National Science Foundation project entitled, "Collaborative Research: Comparison between In-situ and Polarimetric Radar Hail Observations in Convective Storms", which uses a unique set of airborne in situ observations of hail obtained by the armored T-28 research aircraft operated by the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. The T-28 aircraft sampled in convective storms producing hail to obtain hail number concentrations and size distributions. Additionally, there is S-band dual-polarimetric radar observations. The project's objective is to document in-situ hail observations with the polarimetric radar signatures and use aircraft hail observations to compute expected polarimetric radar signatures. A comparison of the observed radar signatures with in-situ observations is conducted where varying approximations and parameters are used to calculated to the actual radar returns to provide insight on how hail shapes, orientation, sizes and concentrations influence radar signatures. The key aspect of this proposal is the comprehensive analysis of 18 missions conducted during 9 different campaigns. This position main task is to define measurement times and location within this dataset when there is co-located aircraft and radar observations. 

Required Competencies

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail

Minimum Requirements

• Strong background in software (Linux) and programming skills (e.g., Python).
• Some experience/background related to in-situ instrumentation and/or radar.
• Acceptance into the graduate program in Atmospheric Sciences.
• Successful Completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment

To Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the position.