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Postdoctoral Research Associate: Fire Weather Data Scientist
Our work environment is open, collaborative, and welcoming.
San Jose, CA
Job Description
OUR STATEMENT
The San José State University Research Foundation (SJSURF) is committed to building a work environment where everyone can show up as their own self and have an opportunity to contribute, develop, and advance in their career. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are core values of the organization. We strive to attract, retain, and develop employees who reflect the community and society where we work and live. The Research Foundation aims to develop a culture where everyone feels welcome, shares their views, and where differences in backgrounds and perspectives are seen as adding value.
GENERAL NATURE OF POSITION
The goal of the project is conduct fire weather research from unique observational datasets. The candidate will be responsible for leading research on both microscale and mesoscale phenomena from datasets previously collected during wildfire field campaigns including both Doppler lidar and radar data. The core scientific objective is to better understand fire-induced circulations around large wildfires and how they impact fire spread. Additionally, the candidate will also work on field projects measuring fire weather phenomena. The candidate will be required to be fire-line qualified, pass an off-road drivers safety course, and be responsible for crews in the field. The post-doctoral position is part of the Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center (WIRC) at SJSU and the candidate will interact regularly with the seven faculty associated with the WIRC. The position is available for up to two years based on satisfactory performance in the first year.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS
1) Reports to the center director and project PI.
2) Frequently interacts with SJSU faculty and graduate students.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None, though will be asked to oversee crews in the field.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
NOTE: This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.
BENEFITS
The SJSURF provides an excellent benefits package to benefited employees. The comprehensive benefits package includes:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply for this position, an applicant must submit a formal application for employment. Select “Apply Now” to complete the SJSURF online employment application.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The SJSURF is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical or mental disabilities in the employment, recruitment, examination, interviewing, and hiring processes. If you are a job seeker with a physical or mental disability, and you require a reasonable accommodation to search, apply, or interview for a job opening or otherwise need a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, please contact us at foundation-jobs@sjsu.edu. In the email message, please indicate your full name, phone number and the type of assistance required. You must not reveal the underlying medical reason for your needed reasonable accommodation or otherwise disclose confidential medical information.
ABOUT THE SJSU RESEARCH FOUNDATION
SJSURF employment is separate and distinct from San José State University (SJSU) or state of California employment. SJSURF employees are not employees of SJSU or of the state of California.
SJSURF is a non-profit auxiliary of SJSU. SJSURF is totally self-supported. The majority of the organization’s funding comes from the federal government, and other public and private entities. With annual revenues totaling over $65 million, programs managed through SJSURF cover a rich diversity of applied research, public services, and educational-related activities.
San José State University Research Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. All employment practices such as recruitment, selection, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment are administered in a manner designed to ensure that employees and applicants for employment or services are not subjected to discrimination. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. This policy is in accordance with federal, state and local laws and reaffirms the Research Foundation’s continuing commitment to both the spirit and intent of equal employment opportunity laws and policies.
If you have any questions or need assistance or an accommodation in completing this application, please contact Research Foundation HR at (408) 924-5582.
The San José State University Research Foundation (SJSURF) is committed to building a work environment where everyone can show up as their own self and have an opportunity to contribute, develop, and advance in their career. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are core values of the organization. We strive to attract, retain, and develop employees who reflect the community and society where we work and live. The Research Foundation aims to develop a culture where everyone feels welcome, shares their views, and where differences in backgrounds and perspectives are seen as adding value.
GENERAL NATURE OF POSITION
The goal of the project is conduct fire weather research from unique observational datasets. The candidate will be responsible for leading research on both microscale and mesoscale phenomena from datasets previously collected during wildfire field campaigns including both Doppler lidar and radar data. The core scientific objective is to better understand fire-induced circulations around large wildfires and how they impact fire spread. Additionally, the candidate will also work on field projects measuring fire weather phenomena. The candidate will be required to be fire-line qualified, pass an off-road drivers safety course, and be responsible for crews in the field. The post-doctoral position is part of the Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center (WIRC) at SJSU and the candidate will interact regularly with the seven faculty associated with the WIRC. The position is available for up to two years based on satisfactory performance in the first year.
1. Lead research on fire weather at the micro and mesoscales.
2. Execute deployments using mobile Doppler radar and lidar assets to wildfire experiments.
3. Conduct analysis using large datasets to understand fire weather and fire behavior.
2. Execute deployments using mobile Doppler radar and lidar assets to wildfire experiments.
3. Conduct analysis using large datasets to understand fire weather and fire behavior.
INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS
1) Reports to the center director and project PI.
2) Frequently interacts with SJSU faculty and graduate students.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Education and Experience
- PhD in atmospheric science, meteorology, or a closely related field required.
- Experience in boundary layer meteorology, Doppler radar and lidar remote sensing, data processing and visualization.
- Experience in instrument deployments, electronics, and sensor networks.
- Experience processing turbulence and lidar data.
- Knowledge of Doppler radar and lidar remote sensing, micrometeorology instrumentation, programming in Python or Matlab, or equivalent, big data processing, data visualization.
- Ability to develop independent research projects as demonstrated through publication of peer-reviewed literature.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively in a team environment and present and explain technical information.
- Initiative and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
- Field deployments for days to one week.
- Understand complex instrument and data acquisition systems.
- Understand big data structures and data science methods
- Must be technologically adept and able to operate a PC and other office equipment.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be able to pass fire fighter training program.
- Must be able pass an off-road driver’s safety course.
- Must be willing to travel and work occasional weekends.
NOTE: This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.
BENEFITS
The SJSURF provides an excellent benefits package to benefited employees. The comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Four company health insurance plans to choose from (employee contributions differ according to plan and level of coverage).
- Employer-paid dental and vision for both employee and eligible dependents.
- Life, AD&D, LTD with supplemental coverage opportunities.
- 14 paid federal & state holidays.
- Retirement Plan: 403 (b) employee contribution plan component and a 403 (b) employer contribution component, which vests immediately.
- Vacation-hour accruals and separate sick-hour accumulations.
- Employee discounts.
- Paid training and professional-development conferences.
To apply for this position, an applicant must submit a formal application for employment. Select “Apply Now” to complete the SJSURF online employment application.
The SJSURF is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical or mental disabilities in the employment, recruitment, examination, interviewing, and hiring processes. If you are a job seeker with a physical or mental disability, and you require a reasonable accommodation to search, apply, or interview for a job opening or otherwise need a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, please contact us at foundation-jobs@sjsu.edu. In the email message, please indicate your full name, phone number and the type of assistance required. You must not reveal the underlying medical reason for your needed reasonable accommodation or otherwise disclose confidential medical information.
SJSURF employment is separate and distinct from San José State University (SJSU) or state of California employment. SJSURF employees are not employees of SJSU or of the state of California.
SJSURF is a non-profit auxiliary of SJSU. SJSURF is totally self-supported. The majority of the organization’s funding comes from the federal government, and other public and private entities. With annual revenues totaling over $65 million, programs managed through SJSURF cover a rich diversity of applied research, public services, and educational-related activities.
San José State University Research Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. All employment practices such as recruitment, selection, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment are administered in a manner designed to ensure that employees and applicants for employment or services are not subjected to discrimination. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. This policy is in accordance with federal, state and local laws and reaffirms the Research Foundation’s continuing commitment to both the spirit and intent of equal employment opportunity laws and policies.
If you have any questions or need assistance or an accommodation in completing this application, please contact Research Foundation HR at (408) 924-5582.
Job Summary
Company
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$68,000-$84,000 annually
Exempt, Benefited.
Required Education
Doctorate
Required Experience
1 to 5 years
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