Community:Announcement sec205
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Ionospheric Physicist at Space Environment Center, Boulder CO - due 18 Apr
Physicist, ZP-1310-IV, ($76,123-$116,942)(Boulder, Colorado) The National Weather Service's Space Environment Center (SEC) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has a space physics research position available in the area of space weather and ionospheric dynamics. This position is for a research physicist in the area of space weather and the causes and consequences of ionospheric vari- ability. The incumbent will conduct and lead independent and collaborative research in the area of iono- spheric dynamics, including solar irradiance effects, solar wind - magnetosphere - ionosphere coupling, and ionosphere - atmosphere coupling. This research will be directed toward areas where ionospheric variability impacts society. Duties include the following: conduct original research and publish and present results; assess needs of the SEC Forecast Center and SEC customers; lead the development of new models and oper- ational products; exploit advances in research that have applicability for space weather operations; work towards the transitioning of new models and data from research into Space Weather Operations; monitor the design and development of space weather sensors; and ensure that ionospheric data are received and pro- cessed properly and that products generated from the ground-based and space-based sensors are accurate and timely. The incumbent will be required to work as part of a team and to be able to present ideas and results in both oral and written formats. Interested individuals can view the vacancy announcement at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov. Announcement Number: NWS-NCEP-2005-0028, closing date is April 18, 2005. Department of Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required.
-- Revised 04 Mar 2005 by emery@ucar.edu
