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#102743 Laboratory Assistant 3

Employer
University of California - San Diego
Location
La Jolla, CA

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Administrative Jobs
Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

This is a 50% - 100% career position with full medical and retirement benefits. Must be flexible and available to work variable hours 50% - 100% of the time based on department needs.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 11/18/2019 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 11/27/2019. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E) is leading the development and implementation of new research and applications capabilities focused on extreme weather and climate events in the Western US. CW3E is developing and implementing weather and climate observations, numerical models and decision support tools focused on atmospheric and land-surface conditions related to extreme events and their impacts. CW3E is an interface between UCSD departments, other universities around the country and local, state, and federal agencies, in the operation, utilization and expansion of a new state-of-the-art weather observing network recently deployed in California. Efforts to be undertaken by the CW3E include scientific research, technology development, numerical model development and testing, and development/deployment of smart tools that aid decision makers affected by extreme weather, water and climate events. A key activity of the CW3E Center is the development of methods and systems to aid future reservoir operations for flood control, water supply and ecosystems.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Laboratory Assistant 3 will provide technical assistance collecting and analyzing field data, particularly for radar data, but encompassing surface meteorology, profilers, soil moisture, and streamflow. This will include: assistance with gathering data, deploying field equipment, on-line searches and literature reviews, graphical displays of information, organization of data, and summarizing results. This position will also conduct research both using the data collected here and other datasets in the field to advance our understanding of the physics and dynamics of extreme events, such as narrow cold frontal rainbands or mesoscale frontal waves.

  • Must be willing and able to travel to support field work.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and three (3) years of laboratory experience; OR two (2) years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences and two (2) years of laboratory experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Demonstrated experience working in the field and working with in situ and remote sensing data.

  • Demonstrated experience with programming and conducting research with large observational and model-based datasets.

  • Proven experience using programming languages to work with data sets and create scientific visualizations.

  • Demonstrated experience with various computer programs including Microsoft office.

  • Skills with routine laboratory and office needs (library research, organization, etc.).

  • Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory safety procedures.

  • Demonstrated experience with field safety procedures.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Job offer is contingent upon a satisfactory clearance based on background check results.

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