Support Scientist for Earth System Model PhysicsHydrology Development

Axiom is looking to find a Support Scientist for Earth System Model Physics/Hydrology Development

Overview

Axiom is looking for a candidate to support NWS/OMD for the development of land model physics parameterizations especially those related to hydrology as part of the Unified Forecast System for regional and global predictions at all time scales. The candidates work will involve the development and implementation of land model physics parameterizations and inputs within the Common Community Physics Package (CCPP) for hydrologic processes relevant in the current modeling system including lakes river routing surface inundation and groundwater. The ultimate goal of the work will be to improve representation of land-related physical processes and their interactions with other model physics in the Unified Forecast System. THIS IS A HYBRID ROLE.

Responsibilities

The candidate will perform the job duties in an independent collaborative and initiative way applying innovative methods for the primary work areas. The candidate will work with others on the forecast system improvements for transition-to-operations and will also work with external collaborators to develop and improve physics parameterizations for use within the Unified Forecast System framework.

Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge skills and abilities in the following areas:

Required:

• General knowledge of earth system modeling with demonstrated experience in developing land model parameterizations
• Experience with a broad range of hydrologic process models including 1-D/3-D lakes river routing surface inundation and groundwater
• Experience with machine learning methods relevant to land surface modeling including but not limited to long short-term memory (LSTM) and Transformers
• Experience in land/lake/hydrology model evaluation data post-processing and statistical analysis including accuracy and uncertainty analysis especially at the land process level
• Familiarity with modern software development practices particularly the GitHub/Git version control software and environment
• Advanced skills and knowledge of modern programming languages and object-oriented languages such as Fortran and Python
• Experience working in a UNIX environment with advanced shell scripting languages and familiar with running complex jobs

Desired:

• Experience with large-scale datasets of land surface properties for use as model inputs and model evaluation
• Experience in running numerical models on High Performing Computer (HPC) platforms using MPI OpenMP Slurm LSF etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a team environment and communicate effectively using good oral and written communication skills.

Axiom offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive medical/dental/life insurance and matching 401(k) contribution.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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