Atmospheric Scientist presso Applied Research Associates, Inc.

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.

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 technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership fosters greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Atmospheric Scientist position.