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Research Assistant in Meteorol -Tropical Cyclones and Climate Dynamics

The Pennsylvania State University

On-site, Remote

$19 - $26/hr

Part-time

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

This position in the Department of Meteorology at Penn State supports a scientific researcher to work on projects at the intersection of tropical cyclones and large-scale climate. The successful candidate will:

  • Clean, organize, and manage Earth system model data for internal analysis and public release
  • Run idealized geophysical models to better understand the upscale impacts of tropical cyclones on the general circulation of the Earth
  • Apply scientific theory and literature to physically interpret model simulation output
  • Write and contribute to peer-reviewed scientific publications
  • Develop, document, and maintain clean, well-organized code for data processing and analysis workflows


Ideal candidates will have an M.S. degree (or higher) and prior experience with Python, the Community Atmosphere Model, and working with gridded weather and climate data in NetCDF formats, along with strong scientific communication skills.

To be considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter online.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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Pennsylvania State University, often referred to as Penn State, is a major, public, research-intensive university located in University Park, PA, US. This esteemed institution serves as an important player within the education industry, offering a plethora of academic programs across various disciplines. The university was founded in 1855 with the mission to provide quality education, advanced research, and service to society. Penn State holds firmly to values of integrity, respect, and excellence, fostering a diverse and inclusive community. The university is renowned for its research productivity and its high-ranking programs in areas like engineering, business, and education. One notable achievement of the institution is its designation as a "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity," demonstrating its commitment to scholarship and discovery.

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