Job Description Summary:We are excited to announce that the High Altitude
Observatory (HAO), one of the NCAR's seven labs, has an opening for
an Instrumentation Scientist III position.
This position develops and operates state-of-the-art observational and
experimental instruments in solar physics, with particular emphasis on their
application to research.
Position Details:
Visa Sponsored Job:Yes
Relocation Assistance Eligible:Yes
Job Location: Boulder, Colorado
Position Type & Term:Full time, Regular
Compensation Range:
Annual salary range: $123,001 - $153,750
Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills
relevant to the role.
Application Notes
Job Location: Boulder, CO
Job Type:Hybrid(minimum of 2 days a week is required to be on-site)
Position Type & Term: This will be a full-time, regular position
afterAppointments Review Group (ARG)* approval.
NOTE: This position will be hired as Instrumentation Scientist III and moved
to Research Engineer III after the Appointments Review Group (ARG)*
approval is completed.
*Appointments Review Group (ARG)is the NCAR ladder-track appointmentsprocess.
Work Authorization:YES Visa sponsorship IS Available for this position
Relocation Assistance: YES ReloIS Available for this position
Application Deadline:
This position will receive applications until June 24, 2024
Required application materials:
Make sure to include all documents listed!!
Resume/CV
List of publications
Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. .
What You Will Do
Here is a summary of what one would expect to be responsible for in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
Develops instruments and applies analytical tools to study basic physical
processes. Serves as Lead Instrument Scientist of the Coronal and Solar
Magnetism Observatory (COSMO) Large Coronagraph (i.e., leading role in
developing the large Coronagraph instrument as part of the future COSMO
facilit
Acts as Principal Investigator and lead instrument scientist for the Upgraded
Coronal Multi-Channel Polarimeter (UCoMP) coronagraph operating at Mauna
Loa. Works in leadership roles on projects where funding is sought from
external sources. As Principal Investigator or lead instrument scientist,
responsibilities include:
Develop science questions, derive science requirements, and flow down to
instrument requirements. Supervise instrument design, fabrication, and
costing. Develop plans for data calibration and analysis. Work with the
science team to implement adata calibration pipeline and validation.
Engages in science research that advances the imperatives and frontiers of the
HAO strategic plan. The successful candidate must work with HAO and community
scientists on current heliophysics research topics.
Provides scientific expertise and project leadership for various HAO existing
and next-generation solar instrumentation projects involving
spectropolarimetry. Mentors and guides junior scientists, fostering a
collaborative and innovative work environment.
Who We'd Love to Join Our Team
Education & Experience REQUIRED:
PhD and seven years of experience or an equivalent combination of education
and experience.
Experience in conducting scientific research pertinent to advancing the
science goals of NCAR and HAO.
Experience leading teams of engineers, scientists,... For full info follow
application link.
The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is an equal
opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer that strives to
develop and maintain a diverse workforce. UCAR is committed to providing equal
opportunity for all employees and
applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race,
age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex,