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Position Description

The Department of Geosciences in the College of Arts & Sciences and the National Wind Institute (NWI) at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track or tenured Professor of open rank, commensurate with experience, to begin 1 September 2026. 

Atmospheric hazards are becoming more frequent and more intense in a warming world. Growing resilient communities is a national priority. NWI has been expanding its effort to mitigate atmospheric hazards through the synthesis of the physical, social, data dimensions of the problem over a multi-year strategic hiring initiative.

In line with these initiatives, we seek applications from Atmospheric Scientists with experience using artificial intelligence/machine learning to extend Numerical Weather Prediction to advance physical/mathematical understanding of the atmosphere, implementing a working philosophy of using statistical/empirical methods alongside the laws of physics. Candidate should be familiar with a wide range of observational and model datasets and observation-model linkages, and modern data infrastructure, metadata, and open scientific software stacks that interface with industry and cloud efforts. Curricular interest in teaching and mentoring in discipline-relevant aspects of scientific computing and community/open-source scientific software is a plus. The candidate must be willing to work within a multidisciplinary group to develop engineering solutions and socially actionable strategies and plans that contribute to a reduction in the impact of atmospheric hazards on society.

Required Qualifications

1. Completion (by the time of the appointment) of a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences or a related field.

2. The ability to develop and sustain a vibrant, nationally recognized and externally funded research program. 

3. Demonstrated potential for mentoring M.S. and Ph.D. students. 

4. A documented record or demonstrated potential for teaching graduate and undergraduate Atmospheric Sciences course work in their area of expertise. 

5. A demonstrated interest in working within a multi-disciplinary group to develop scientific, engineering, and socially actionable strategies that contribute to a reduction in the impact of atmospheric hazards on society. 

Position Description 

The Department of Geosciences in the College of Arts & Sciences and the National Wind Institute (NWI) at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track or tenured Professor of open rank, commensurate with experience, to begin 1 September 2026.  

Atmospheric hazards are becoming more frequent and more intense in a warming world. Growing resilient communities is a national priority. NWI has been expanding its effort to mitigate atmospheric hazards through the synthesis of the physical, social, data dimensions of the problem over a multi-year strategic hiring initiative. 

In line with these initiatives, we seek applications from Atmospheric Scientists whose research intersects precipitation extremes with severe storm and hurricane hazards. Focus on remote sensing and/or modeling of precipitation in extreme weather scenarios with an interest in next-generation microphysics parameterizations and the improvement of storm-scale understanding as a means of improving the predictability of impacts within a dynamic climate system. The candidate will have expertise in cloud and precipitation microphysics and interest in working within a multidisciplinary team to merge knowledge for multi-hazard environments (e.g., hurricanes, severe thunderstorms), mitigate flood events, and translate f indings to operational improvements, engineering design considerations, and establishing relevant communications of societal impacts. Linkages to major federal science missions in precipitation science and cloud microphysics would be advantageous in leveraging recent successes at TTU in relevant NASA, DOE, and NOAA programs 

Required Qualifications

1. Completion (by the time of the appointment) of a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences or a related f ield. 

2. The ability to develop and sustain a vibrant, nationally recognized and externally funded research program. 

3. Demonstrated potential for mentoring M.S. and Ph.D. students. 

4. A documented record or demonstrated potential for teaching graduate and undergraduate Atmospheric Science coursework in their area of expertise. 

5. A demonstrated interest in working within a multi-disciplinary group to develop scientific, engineering, and socially actionable strategies that contribute to a reduction in the impact of atmospheric hazards on society. 

Description

The Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for the Glenadore and Howard L. Pim Postdoctoral Fellowship in Global Change. The duration of the fellowship is one year with an anticipated extension for a second year. The position carries a salary of $62,232/yr and fringe benefits, includes an annual stipend of $5,000 for travel and research expenses, and provides eligibility to participate in Johns Hopkins University health plans.

Information on our department can be found at https://eps.jhu.edu. The Morton K. Blaustein Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Johns Hopkins University offers programs of study and research in the basic Earth sciences, particularly:

● Geology, the science of the solid Earth and other terrestrial planets and satellites

● Geochemistry, devoted to understanding the chemistry of the solid Earth and natural

waters

● Geophysics, concerned with a quantitative description of physical processes in the Earth and planetary sciences

● Oceanography, the study of ocean currents, biogeochemistry, and the ocean’s role in

climate

● Atmospheric sciences, particularly the dynamics of atmospheric circulation both on Earth and other outer planets and their satellites

● Ecology and paleoecology, the study of the relationships between organisms and their environment today and in the geologic past.

The department’s primary goals are research and the training of scholars who will contribute to the future of these disciplines. The programs emphasize basic principles and concepts rather than applied aspects. The department is also committed to improving equity, diversity and inclusion in the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences.

Qualifications

We seek an outstanding individual with a recent Ph.D. who is pursuing interdisciplinary research in Global Change. Candidates whose research spans the natural sciences, social sciences, health sciences and/or public policy aspects of global change are especially encouraged to apply. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, (1) fundamental processes driving global change; (2) the impact of global change on air quality, water resources, ecosystems and ecological processes, and/or human health; (3) adaptation of societal and natural systems to the effects of global change; (4) energy resources; and (5) analysis of economic, sociological, public health, and policy implications of global change. The department values experiences and goals related to improving equity, diversity, and inclusion in the field. Candidates whose research complements the current departmental expertise and scholarship are preferred, and candidates are encouraged to collaborate with faculty from other Hopkins departments. Candidates should contact faculty with whom they are interested in working.

Cerfacs is a private research, development, transfer and training center for modeling, simulation and high performance computing. Cerfacs designs, develops and proposes innovative software methods and solutions to meet the needs of its partners in the aeronautics, space, climate, environment and energy sectors. Cerfacs trains students, researchers and engineers in simulation and high-performance computing.

Mission

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic researcher (female/male) to join our GlobC team at Cerfacs. The successful candidate will lead and conduct cutting-edge research in climate science. Possible areas of focus include: characterizing and understanding large-scale climate variability using climate models and observations, developing innovative approaches for developing and evaluating Earth system models, reducing uncertainties in global climate projections, improving climate predictions on interannual to decadal time scales, assessing the
impacts of climate change on high-impact climate events and hazards. 

The expected job duties will involve:

• Leading world-class research in climate science;
• Building relationship with Cerfacs’ shareholders and academic partners, to strengthen Cerfacs’ role in
climate research and foster successful collaborations;
• Preparing and submitting French and international research proposals for funding, as well as monitoring and
managing funded projects;
• Recruiting and supervising undergraduates, PhD students and post-doctoral researchers;
• Writing scientific articles in peer-reviewed rank A journals;
• Presenting your work to the international scientific community at conferences;
• Contributing to Cerfacs’ training activities related to climate activities. 

Required job qualifications:

• PhD in Climate Science (atmospheric science, oceanography, …), or related discipline;
• Demonstrated curiosity, creativity and enthusiasm to tackle new challenges and revisit long-standing
problems in climate science;
• Strong track record as a researcher in climate science;
• Experience with climate modeling and preferably Earth System Models;
• Proven ability to pursue research independently and as part of a team;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Experience in supervision of master or Ph.D. students;
• Engagement in the national and/or international climate science community is not required but will be
advantageous.

Position Description

Discover your potential as a career-track Research Software Developer with the Applied Computing for the Meteorological Enterprise Team (ACME) Team at The University of Oklahoma’s Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations (CIWRO), in collaboration with NOAA's National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL). This role presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly collaborative team interested in transitioning cutting-edge research into operations. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who thrives in collaborative environments and is passionate about providing scientific and technical support for real-time application software for the Multi-Radar/Multi-Sensor (MRMS) project (https://www.nssl.noaa.gov/projects/mrms/).

Overview

The ACME team is a group of software engineers who work closely with scientists at CIWRO, NSSL and other organizations to oversee the integration and transition to operations of updates to the MultiRadar/Multi-Sensor (MRMS) system to the National Weather Service. The MRMS system was developed to produce severe weather, transportation and precipitation products for improved decision-making capability to improve hazardous weather forecasts and warnings, along with hydrology, aviation, and numerical weather prediction. MRMS is a system with fully-automated algorithms that quickly and intelligently integrate data streams from multiple radars, surface and upper air observations, lightning detection systems, satellite observations, and forecast models. Numerous two-dimensional multiplesensor products offer assistance for hail, wind, tornado, quantitative precipitation estimations, convection icing, and turbulence diagnosis. Based at the National Weather Center in Norman, OK (bit.ly/oklanwc), this position promises not only professional growth and promotion potential but also the chance to impact the broader scientific community through participation in conference and technical meetings. 

Key Responsibilities

• Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain and support the existing MRMS software systems.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team of engineers and scientists to design, develop, and implement enhancements and improvements to the MRMS software systems.
• Assist in developing a new infrastructure that will be the basis for the next generation of the MRMS software systems for potential operational use by the NWS.
• Prepare documentation on all aspects of engineering activities (including system testing and evaluation) and, as appropriate, collaborate with scientists to participate in publishing scientific papers.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field with at least two years of full-time relevant work experience.
• Strong computer programming skills with at least two years experience developing applications with C/C++, Object oriented programming and modern scripting languages.
• Strong ability to research, troubleshoot, and independently resolve unfamiliar problems.
• Ability to obtain all necessary security clearances for access to NCEP operational computer systems (Permanent Resident status or US citizenship is required)

This position requires physical presence in Norman but may permit a hybrid work schedule.

Desired Attributes

• Proficiency in Linux (Unix) environments, AWS or other cloud experience, docker/container exposure.
• Programming experience with engineering and/or scientific applications.
• This position does not require specialized knowledge of remote sensing, radar systems, or atmospheric science, but a curiosity about weather phenomena would be advantageous.

Overview

The Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations (CIWRO) seeks to fill a Postdoctoral Research Associate position for its collaborative research as a Cooperative Institute with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office, specifically with the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) in Norman Oklahoma. This Postdoctoral Research Associate position will advance the Probabilistic Hazard Information system (PHI) using Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML).  

Job Responsibilities

• Advance PHI research and development activities to enhance rapidly-updating probabilistic severe weather hazard forecasts using AI/ML.
• Collaboratively design and implement tools for Warn-on-Forecast (WoFS) and ensemble model integration with PHI, data analysis, visualization, verification, explainability, and other AI-driven advancements.  
• Assist with the development, facilitation, and data analysis of userengagement/Hazardous Weather Testbed (HWT) activities involving WoFS and PHI.  
• Serve as a lead or contributing author on scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications and present research findings at conferences, workshops, and symposia.
• Creatively and efficiently solve scientific problems, both independently and as an integral member of the research team. 

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Meteorology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.  
• Solid understanding of physical- and AI-based atmospheric modeling systems.  
• Knowledge and experience in relevant sciences and technologies, including AI/Machine Learning, meteorology, programming, computing, and data science.
• Proficiency in languages like Python and experience with HPC environments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to work both independently and cooperatively with others. 

Position Description

The Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations (CIWRO) at The University of Oklahoma is currently seeking a Research Associate or Research Scientist to provide field work coordination and conduct observational research in collaboration with CIWRO and National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) scientists. The position focuses on the support of data collection related to severe storm environment and hazard studies, using NSSL and partner observing platforms. Other responsibilities may include data curation and analysis, development of analysis tools and software, and/or research aligned with Verification of the Origins of Rotation in Tornadoes Experiment (VORTEX) Program objectives. The position is connected to the Developmental Research and Engineering for Applied Meteorology (DREAM) team based at CIWRO in Norman, Oklahoma, within the National Weather Center (NWC). 

The Duties of This Position Are

1. Coordinate safe and effective field missions and collection of meteorological data related to highimpact weather and its environment. 
2. Support interactions between CIWRO and NSSL field personnel management.
3. Assist with maintenance of field deployment instruments and related support and safety equipment.
4. Support field data stewardship.  
5. Contribute to scientific proposals to relate meteorological processes with measurement assets available at CIWRO/NSSL (e.g., radars, balloons, uncrewed aircraft systems, cameras, etc.).
6. Present findings and results via publications and presentations at conferences and other professional meetings.
7. (Research Scientist only) Build an independent severe storms research portfolio. 

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree (Research Associate) or PhD (Research Scientist) in meteorology or related field
• Experience collecting and analyzing meteorological data
• Competency in task, resource, and/or personnel management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others 

Position Description

The Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations (CIWRO) at the University of Oklahoma currently is seeking a research scientist to investigate the predictability of severe weather at the extended-range using a state-of-the-art models funded by the National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL)/Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) Global Nest project  The scientist will develop work that seeks to improve the prediction and our understanding of severe weather at timescales of two weeks or more .  The primary tasks of this position is to verify medium-range convection-allowing forecasts for different model configurations, examine sources of predictability with the model forecasts, and facilitate a Hazardous Weather Testbed experiment on extended-range predictability of severe weather.  This position will be located in Norman, Oklahoma at the National Weather Center on the campus of the University of Oklahoma. 

Job Responsibilities

• Lead verification of convection-allowing extended-range severe weather forecasts;
• Lead case study analysis using both dynamical diagnostics and ensemble sensitivity techniques to evaluate how circulation errors evolve differently in global versus nested domains;
• Lead development and testing of experimental extended-range severe weather forecast products as part of a Hazardous Weather Testbed experiment;
• Lead focused analyses of periods of anomalously high or low forecast skill to better understand multiscale sources of predictability using environmental diagnostics and machine-learning-based methods;
• Attend meetings and professional conferences to present research results and interact with collaborators;
• Lead and provide support for regular summaries of work accomplished through reports and/or peer-reviewed publications as needed;
• Collaborate on scientific proposals for research related to extended-range prediction of severe storms and their attendant hazards. 

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a related area;
• Preferred expertise investigating severe weather (e.g., tornadoes), phenomena impacting its extended-range prediction (e.g., Madden-Julian Oscillation), and/or model diagnostics and verification;
• Experience with scientific programming on Linux systems using a high-level language (e.g., C++, Python, Java);
• Strong oral and written communication skills. 

Position Description

Discover your potential as a career-track Research Scientist with the Stormscale Hydromet Analysis and Remote Sensing Processes (SHARP) Team at The University of Oklahoma’s Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations (CIWRO), in collaboration with NOAA's National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL). This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape the future of weather radar applications and contribute to cutting-edge research and development. We are seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative individual that looks to develop and advance radar-based science here at CIWRO. 

Key Responsibilities

•  Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to support and update the MRMS system codes and techniques 
• Work with an interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to design, develop, and implement enhancements and improvements to the MRMS system 
• Assist in developing a new infrastructure that will be the basis for the next generation of the MRMS software systems for potential operational use by the NWS 
• Prepare documentation on scientific activities, including conference presentations and journal publications
• Perform related duties as assigned 

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who possess:

• Ph.D. in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a related field
• Demonstrate expertise in one or more topics: radar meteorology, radar data processes and variables, and radar data quality control
• Proficiency in languages like C++, Perl, and/or Python as well as Linux/Unix platforms
• Proficiency in AWS or other Cloud computing platforms are desired but not required
• Strong ability to research, troubleshoot, and independently resolve unfamiliar problems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to work both independently and cooperatively with others 

Category:
Media - Journalism - Newspaper
Position/Title:
Meteorologist

Details:
As a News 6 Meteorologist, each day you’ll provide accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts across multiple platforms, including TV, digital, streaming, and social media. This could look like writing articles, recording vertical and horizontal videos, and collaborating closely with producers working on linear newscasts. Bonus points if you have forecasted hurricanes before, have knowledge of nontraditional video and editing systems, and/or are licensed to fly drones.

Vacancy Type:
Full Time
City:
Orlando
State:
Florida

Experience:
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS ROLE 
•    Deliver accurate weather forecasts, paying special attention to severe and inclement weather across Central Florida
•    Provide calm, informed guidance along with accurate data during extreme weather, such as hurricanes and floods
•    Deliver live reporting and creative storytelling in the field on weather, damage/aftermath, environment/climate, and other market-relevant weather stories
•    Forecasting includes creative and engaging graphics and pre-production elements that can easily translate on any platform they’re shown
•    Use process language to explain the "why" behind your forecasts, stories, and the relevance to the audience
•    Demonstrates awareness of cutting-edge weather science and forecasting upgrades and how to apply them to News 6 forecasting
•    Contribute content, daily, to station platforms online and on social media, establishing a strong feedback/engagement loop with the audience
•    Support other team meteorologists in creating graphics, populating channels with content, and supporting the overall station weather strategy
•    Maintain a flexible schedule that allows active response to changing weather, particularly during Central Florida’s wet season
•    Develop and maintain close ties with the community by engaging with local individuals, venues, and participating in community events

Requirements:
PREFERRED SKILLSETS INCLUDE
•    Experience forecasting hurricanes
•    Licensed to fly drones
•    Knowledge of Adobe Premiere editing system
•    Familiarity with nontraditional video-gathering, including cell phones, DSLR, and other camera equipment
•    Fluent in Spanish
•    Master’s degree in Meteorology

Contact:
Phil Landeros (planderos@wkmg.com)

Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

WKMG-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, WKMG-TV will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screen.