Scientist IV/V

remote type: Location Type: Hybrid Option Available (Mix of in-person and remote)**Cover Letter** - *Please address how your skills and experience meet the needs of this position (for more information, please refer to the Key Responsibilities and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities sections of this job posting).***Background Checks:** Conducted for candidates selected for hire. **Work Location:** Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.* Possesses good mentorship and interpersonal skills for supporting less experienced staff and fostering collaboration and scientific development.* Is skilled in developing or refining scientific models, algorithms, techniques, or tools, with attention to technical accuracy, usability, and applicability.* Possesses advanced skills in data analysis and synthesis, including statistical, computational, or simulation-based approaches using relevant tools or domain-specific platforms.* Is capable of making contributions to strategic planning and proposal development, aligning research efforts with organizational goals and sponsor needs.* Demonstrates the ability to lead components of scientific projects, manage deliverables, coordinate across collaborators, and contribute to successful outcomes.* Is an effective communicator, capable of producing peer-reviewed publications and sponsor reports, and presenting results to scientific and non-technical audiences.* Has a proven ability to design, execute, and interpret complex scientific investigations using both established and evolving methodologies.Develops novel hypotheses, tools, instruments, models, methodologies, and/or frameworks. Integrates contributions across teams and disciplines, and advances scientific and/or technical understanding with tangible impact. Leads scientific teams or programs, defining strategic directions aligned with institutional and sponsor priorities. Mentors less experienced staff, drives program innovation, and represents the organization in high-level scientific, operational, and collaborative engagements across sectors. Engages in mission-aligned activities both within the organization and throughout the broader scientific community. Contributes through a combination of scientific expertise, professional service, and education and outreach efforts.* Is a skilled mentor and team builder, capable of supporting technical development, strong collaboration, and cross-project alignment.* Has good communication skills to engage senior stakeholders, support program development, and translate scientific insights into real-world strategies or products.* Is skilled in leadership, mentoring, and developing teams, with a focus on fostering collaborative and high-performing environments.* Possesses excellent analytical and strategic planning capabilities to set priorities, navigate trade-offs, and define impactful scientific or technological directions.* Demonstrates the ability to develop innovative hypotheses, methods, tools, models, or frameworks that address complex scientific, operational, or applied challenges.* Has proven capability in delivering publications, presentations, or externally recognized outputs that reflect meaningful contributions to the field.* Is recognized as an emerging leader in scientific communities through service, collaborative influence, or participation in national initiatives.At NCAR - the National Center for Atmospheric Research - we study weather, water, climate, air quality, and space weather to help protect lives and livelihoods, grow the economy, and enhance our nation’s security and well-being. We collaborate with research partners to advance the science that makes predictions better and with end users to develop applications for forecasters, farmers, resource managers, retailers, the military, and many other stakeholders.UCAR - the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research - manages NCAR on behalf of the National Science Foundation. We are a nonprofit consortium of more than 115 colleges and universities with research and training programs in Earth system science. We bring together the academic community and provide the operational management that are both essential to NCAR's success. UCAR’s community programs, from educational resources to data delivery and other services, extend the reach and impact of NCAR’s world-class research to the community and society.. #J-18808-Ljbffr University Corporation for Atmospheric Research