Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Primarily contributes to developing, testing, applying, and supporting an open source computational model of atmospheric composition (GEOS-Chem), data analysis and documentation.

Job Description

• With input, designs and develops software for scientific applications, including developing the GEOS-Chem model of atmospheric composition (www.geos-chem.org) and processing GEOS-Chem input data.
• Performs complex analyses. Contributes to documentation. Verifies the correctness of the algorithms developed and makes recommendations based on these analyses.
• Documents research activities; contributes to preparation of research work for publications or presentation to peers.
• Solves practical problems relating to difficulties with computational environment. Suggests technical or procedural improvements in methods.
• Contributes in other ways to GEOS-Chem support team.
• Assists with grant preparation and reporting.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Courses in atmospheric sciences, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and programming provide a solid background for understanding the science and code that make up the GEOS-Chem model.
• Familiarity with software that can manipulate and visualize NetCDF file data. Software includes Climate Data Operators (CDO), NetCDF operators (NCO), Panoply Data Viewer, and Python.
• Experience with cloud computing environments (e.g., AWS) and containers is desirable.    

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree - Atmospheric Science, Bachelor's degree - Environmental Engineering

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, C++ Programming Language, Cloud Computing Services, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, FORTRAN Programming Language, Geochemical Modeling, Git Version Control System, High Performance Computing (HPC), Linux, Message Passing Interface (MPI), Modeling Simulations, NetCDF (Network Common Data Form), Oral Communications, Perl Programming, Problem Solving, Python for Data Analysis, Results-Oriented, Scientific Reasoning, Shell Scripting, Teamwork, Unix, Version Control Software, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade

R10

Salary Range

$48,000.00 - $86,900.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

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