Categories: Collaboration & teamwork, Communication, Critical thinking & problem solving, Student
Department: Atmospheric Sciences
This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.
Prof. Jake Carstens in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences seeks one (1) Undergraduate Research Assistant to investigate hurricane wind field structure using state-of-the-art satellite tools. Specifically, the student will use the Advanced Scatterometer (ASCAT) instruments (https://manati.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/datasets/ASCATData.php) to calculate the integrated kinetic energy of global tropical cyclones since 2019. Recent updates to ASCAT data allow for stronger winds to be captured more reliably near the center of the storm, making it a valuable tool to validate operational estimates of both tropical cyclone strength and size. NOAA scientists recently published an interactive webpage containing the data: https://manati.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/datasets/CycloneMonitor.php?product=ASCATC.
The project will likely culminate in a poster presentation at the American Meteorological Society Student Conference in Denver, CO and an oral presentation at UND’s Symposium for Local Atmospheric Research. The student will be co-mentored by Prof. Carstens and graduate student Sydney Walters, who will be concurrently performing a comprehensive analysis of tropical cyclone winds using another satellite tool, Synthetic Aperture Radar.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
• Updated resume
• Unofficial transcript
• Programming sample – attach your favorite plot you have made to visualize weather or climate data, and write a corresponding caption
Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.
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For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:55PM CST on the closing date. Student job openings are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.
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