Physical Scientist — High-Resolution Regional Modeling for Atmospheric Rivers

Job overview

The Physical Scientist — High-Resolution Regional Modeling for Atmospheric Rivers is an onsite, full-time role in College Park, MD, paying $70,000–$100,000 per year. The position supports NOAA’s Environmental Modeling Center in developing Unified Forecast System applications for atmospheric rivers and their impacts on the U.S. West Coast.

What you'll do

• Conduct scientific experiments involving atmospheric physical parameterizations and evaluate results using verification tools and observations
• maintain and improve planetary boundary layer parameterizations
• improve physical parameterizations and earth-system model components
• collaborate with community developers to advance weather and climate modeling physics.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

physical scientist

atmospheric rivers

regional modeling

unified forecast system

atmospheric physics

pbl parameterization

fortran

python

college park md

axiom consultants

full-time

$70k–$100k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• matching 401(k) contribution.

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree or higher in atmospheric sciences, meteorology, geophysics, applied mathematics, or a related physical science field, plus advanced modeling and programming skills. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or green card holders and must have lived in the U.S. for 3–5 years before applying.

About the employer

Axiom Consultants is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.