"TTU Research Scientist - Computational Data"

TTU Research Scientist - Computational Data

Lubbock
43417BR
National Wind Institute

Position Description

Contributes to the university's mission through research and service. Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all employees.

About the Department and/or College

The National Wind Institute (NWI) has evolved from its traditional singular focus on wind hazards to three main research pillars of Energy Systems, Atmospheric Measurement & Simulation, and Wind Engineering. Though all three of these pillars focus on distinct issues, they also maintain common ground via cross cutting themes. All research seeks to benefit communities at micro and macro scales.

https://www.depts.ttu.edu/nwi/

Major/Essential Functions

• Design, implementation and maintenance of custom data products and tools
• Interactions with project partners and user groups
• Research and dissemination
• Close collaboration with several State of Texas and National Weather Service partners involving occasional travel to work closely with those entities.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences, Engineering, or Computer Sciences. Demonstrated record of effectiveness as a researcher. Should have a record of activity which has contributed to the discipline or field of research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling observational weather data from systems like surface weather stations and weather radars
• Expertise in visualization and mapping tools (such as ArcGIS) tailored to high-impact weather scenarios

Pay Range

$86,800 - $112,900 - $138,900

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.