Collaborate with the lead microphysics parameterization
developer and other physics parameterization developers within the
branch to inform future development activities (20%).
Prepare and/or contribute to the preparation of briefing
materials and presentations for branch management, internal
meetings, conferences, and workshops, and regularly publish
scientific content (15%).
Perform other relevant duties as necessary (5%).
What You Should Know
- This is a two-year appointment.
- Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Given
project deliverables, candidates must be eligible for full-time
work and pass a federal clearance background check by the targeted
start date of December 1, 2026.
- This position will be rostered in CIRES at the University of
Colorado Boulder but will be physically situated in the NOAA
laboratory facility at the David Skaggs Research Center, 325
Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305.
- If you are the finalist, you will be required to pass a federal
background check. Non-US citizens without green cards will have
limited building access and require a federal escort in the
building.
- Travel to workshops and conferences (domestically and possibly
internationally) is expected at least once per year.
What We Can Offer
- CIRES offers a generous compensation package
- The annual hiring salary range for this position is $65,000-
$70,000. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
- This position can accommodate a hybrid work modality.
- Some relocation funds are available to help offset expenses,
following CIRES and the University of Colorado’s relocation
processes and procedures.
- University of Colorado Boulder offers a robust training
curriculum, opportunities for professional development and a
Mentorship Program.
- Boulder is a vibrant community with
access to mountain parks, dog parks, miles of trails, rivers,
lakes, cafes, restaurants, boutiques, theaters, museums, and sports
venues.
- As an employee at CU Boulder, you will have free access to the
regional public transit system, an
outstanding network of buses and light rail systems that service
Boulder and connect to Denver, the Denver airport, and surrounding
communities.
Benefits
At the
University of Colorado Boulder , we are
committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our
employees. Our comprehensive
benefits package includes medical,
dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition
assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local
transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder
offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class
outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of
Forbes' America's Best
Large Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado
and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and
programs through the
CU Advantage program.
Be Statements
Be brilliant. Be supportive. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- A Ph.D. in atmospheric science or a relevant field of study
(the defense and thesis revisions must be successfully completed by
the targeted start date of December 1, 2026).
What You Will Need
- Proficiency with numerical weather and/or climate
prediction.
- Proficiency in Fortran and/or C++, Python, high-performance
computing, and Linux computing environments.
- Strong skills with data processing (e.g., of standard
weather-model data formats such as NetCDF and GRIB2) and
visualization of model output.
- A willingness to collaborate with the developers of relevant
physical parameterizations that interact with microphysics in the
branch, across NOAA, and in the broader community to improve the
physical consistency within a physics parameterization suite.
- The ability to work as part of a team of diverse scientists,
researchers, developers, engineers, and staff in a research
environment.
- The ability to optimally communicate and collaborate within the
branch, division, lab, and broader community.
- The ability to consistently promote, support, work, and act in
a manner in support of CIRES’ vision, mission and values.
What We Would Like You to Have
Please note that while the position details both required and
preferred skills and experience, we invite applicants to apply even
if they do not have the preferred skills and experience outlined in
this section. If you meet the requirements and have passion for the
work, you are encouraged to apply. We encourage on the job training
for any additional skills or knowledge that become relevant to the
position.
- Experience using and/or developing microphysical
parameterizations (including bin, bulk, Lagrangian) in a numerical
weather or climate model with a specific focus on understanding,
improving, or developing microphysical parameterizations using
relevant observations.
- Enthusiasm for conducting innovative numerical weather
prediction model development to improve their physical realism and
predictive skill for relevant forecast problems, including heavy
precipitation, thunderstorms and their hazards, fog, freezing rain,
aircraft icing, tropical cyclones, atmospheric rivers, lake-effect
snow, and/or orographically induced precipitation.
- Knowledge of basic statistical learning techniques (such as
neural networks).
- Experience participating in and/or working with observations
from relevant field campaigns.
- Experience with community modeling approaches for numerical
weather prediction, including developing physics parameterizations
in an interoperable way such that they can be used with multiple
host models.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Resume or CV.
- Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly
describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific
interest in this position.
- Although not needed at the time of application, please be ready
to submit contact information for 5 professional references. If you
are identified as a finalist for this position, you will be asked
to invite your references to complete a Crosschq questionnaire on
your behalf. Crosschq is a digital reference check solution. All
information is kept confidential and shared only with the members
of the search committee.
If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified
by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an
approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the
United States, please submit a translated version as an optional
attachment.
Please apply by
October 8, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, please apply through
CU Boulder Jobs .
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in
any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying
information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school
attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting
or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Benjamin Green
Posting Contact Email: begr7034@colorado.edu