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Position Overview: 

IMSG specializes in scientific and technical support to NOAA. We are soliciting highly qualified candidates for 3 Task Leader positions for a potential multi-year contract to provide Scientific Support Services to the NOAA/NCEP/Environmental Modeling Center (EMC). Work will be performed at the EMC facility at the NOAA Science Center in Camp Springs, Maryland, expected starting in June 2010.

Responsibilities:

The qualified candidate will play a leading role in the following areas:

• Advanced numerical modeling of the atmosphere and interactions between the atmosphere, ocean, and land surfaces
• Development and maintenance of 4D data assimilation systems for conventional, satellite and other remotely-sensed observations including advanced radiative transfer codes
• Parameterization of sub-grid scale physical processes in the atmosphere, and physically-based coupling between the atmosphere, ocean, and land surfaces
• Impact studies to evaluate the contribution to forecast skill of current and future global observing systems
• Diagnostic studies of global model performance

Qualifications:

• PhD in atmospheric science, mathematics, hydrometeorology, oceanography, or other physical science, and 7 years of experience
• Extensive R&D experience in related modeling field
• Personnel leadership with demonstrated record of successfully completed tasks
• Proficiency in (1) optimizing FORTRAN or FORTRAN-like code for multiprocessor computers, (2) numerical analysis of multi-dimensional partial differential equations or statistical analysis of physical problems, and (3) modeling or analysis of atmospheric, oceanographic, land surface or cryospheric phenomena
• Supercomputing experience
• Strong communication skills

Compensation: The salary ranges will be from $80k to $110k, depending on qualifications. IMSG is a well established company that has a reputation at NOAA for superior services at several major NOAA facilities, including EMC. We offer attractive salaries and a generous benefits program, including legal and financial support for foreign nationals' working visas, green cards, and U.S. citizenships.

To Apply: 

Applicants should email their resume and salary requirements with the following subject line: : NCS_E_n01 - Task Leader, Global Weather Modeling Support. Along with their resume, Applicants should include 3 references.