Atmospheric Scientist

The Mission, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc.

(ARA) is searching for a talented Atmospheric Scientist.

The successful candidate will provide general knowledge and subject matter expertise in all facets of atmospheric science and meteorology, with a particular focus on how different types of weather impact transport and dispersion of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) hazards/phenomena.

Hazard prediction modeling of incidents across the CBRNE realm is required, and it is expected that the candidate will develop a basic understanding/modeling capability across all the scientific areas that DTRA supports.

Some natural hazard modeling and decision support will also be required.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a willingness to learn from and interact with individuals across a wide variety of subject matter backgrounds.

Below are additional expectations of this position:


* Analyze and interpret meteorological data gathered by surface and upper-air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for the public and other users.


* Prepare scientific reports, provide technical support, and assist with the development of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive (CBRNE) effects models.


* Assist in developing, integrating, testing, verifying, validating, and applying CBRNE software based on the results of experiments, and predict phenomena based on their theoretical and computational methods.


* Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts involved with atmospheric transport/dispersion models and/or air quality studies.


* Collaborate routinely with other subject matter experts to provide the best products possible to customers.


* Provide meteorological support to customers on a 24/7/365 basis.

Shift work is required, and extended hours may be required due to operational requirements.

Some holiday and weekend work will be expected.


* Demonstrate a solid, operational understanding of Numerical Weather Prediction.

Basic and applied meteorological research will also be expected.


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REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:


* M.S.

in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology or related field


* 0-2 years of hands on experience


* Eligibility to obtain and maintain a US DoD TS/SCI security clearance


* Willingness to become trained to provide modeling across the CBRNE spectrum


* Must be a US Citizen

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATION:


* Top Secret Clearance


* Ph.D.

in Atmospheric Science or related field


* Applicants with strong, balanced backgrounds in both operational and research atmospheric science, particularly atmospheric boundary layer and turbulence, atmospheric transport and dispersion, space weather, and/or numerical weather prediction.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc.

is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technica...