CareerPlan

Assistant Scientist

Miami, FL, USFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10

Core

Validating and improving numerical model forecasts for tropical cyclones through data assimilation and large-scale nudging techniques, analyzing results, and publishing findings.

Role type

Research scientist (atmospheric science)

Builds

Improved hurricane forecast models and scientific publications

Domain

Meteorology / Climate Science / Tropical Cyclones

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Data assimilation, numerical model analysis, observational data analysis, programming, scientific communication

Preferred skills

AI model output analysis, familiarity with NOAA Hurricane Research Division activities

Technologies

Numerical models, data assimilation systems

Responsibilities

Validate and improve numerical model forecasts, analyze model output and observational data, present findings at scientific meetings, publish results in journals

Seniority

Mid-level researcher (Ph.D. + 1 year post-doc)