Sea Ice Model Evaluations and Applications Scientist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Analyze guidance from systems including the Global Forecast System (GFS), Global Ensemble Forecasting System (GEFS), Seasonal Forecast System (SFS), and Real-Time Ocean Forecast System (RTOFS).

• Enhance the operational application of Arctic sea ice guidance for forecast Days 8–14 and explore its use at other time frames.

• Collaborate with USNIC forecasters, NWS OTC scientists, model developers, and external partners to evaluate model performance.

• Evaluate how IMS products can better assist in model initialization and assessment.

• Present a prototype of extended-range sea ice guidance for the USNIC.

• Offer recommendations concerning the scientific and operational readiness of assessed guidance for possible transition to operational use.

⛳️ Requirements

• Familiarity with numerical weather, ocean, sea ice, or coupled Earth-system modeling.

• Background in model testing, evaluation, or forecast validation.

• Strong proficiency in Python for scientific data analysis.

• Experience in handling gridded environmental datasets and formats such as NetCDF or GRIB.

• Proficient in working within a UNIX or Linux environment.

• Capacity to convey technical insights to scientists, software developers, and operational analysts and forecasters.

• A degree in Atmospheric Science, Oceanography, or other Geophysical Sciences, Engineering, Computer Sciences, or Mathematics (a Bachelor's degree is preferred, with an advanced degree being highly desirable).

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in related fields.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for the employee at no monthly cost.

• Healthcare benefits encompass medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision care.

• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy along with paid holidays.

• Highly competitive compensation package regularly adjusted against industry and geographical benchmarks.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – everyone is a company owner!

• Flexible spending accounts available.

• Employee assistance program (EAP) offered.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance provided.

• Life and accident insurance available.

• Tuition assistance, training, and workforce improvement reimbursement offered annually.

• Spot bonuses awarded for exceptional performance.

• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with monetary bonuses.

• Employee Referral Program in place.

• Access to a free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System for independent learning.

• Customized career growth plans available for every employee.