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Title: Satellite Data Liaison - Earth Processes

Classification: IS Professional 3

Employment Type: Staff

Location: Fairbanks, Alaska

Salary: Grade 81, starting minimum $54,413

 

https://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=69035

 

Posting Number: 0058877

Review Date: 04-14-2010 (Open until filled)

 

This position is the primary liaison for satellite data sharing between UAF and NOAA under a joint program within the Cooperative Institute For Arctic Research (CIFAR).

 

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Geographic Information Network of Alaska (GINA - www.gina.alaska.edu) performs a variety of satellite and geospatial data services in support of Alaskan and Arctic research and operations. GINA operates two satellite ground receiving stations and has a direct data connection to NOAA's primary polar orbiting satellite reception facility, the NOAA-NESDIS Fairbanks Command and Data Acquisition Station. GINA manages the State of Alaska's high resolution imagery and elevation model archives (www.alaskamapped.org). GINA provides real-time data services to the NOAA National Weather Service, Alaska Fire Service, Alaska Volcano Observatory, Air Force Weather Agency, and to many scientists in support of field research operations. GINA is working with NOAA and academic staff and scientists helping to develop the next generation of GOES and polar orbiting satellite algorithms and applications. This data liaison position will work with both researchers and operators, such as forecasters and emergency responders, providing satellite data products and supporting geospatial and satellite data applications.

 

Knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position.

- Atmospheric science: a knowledge of the physics and processes of the atmosphere.

- Satellite data processing: ability to process NOAA, NASA, and AFWA satellite data and imagery and derive atmospheric products.

- Satellite and meteorological data distribution methods and software such as Unidata LDM.

- Prior exposure the basics of weather forecasting in an operational environment.

- Prior exposure to oceans and terrestrial processes data processing and applications.

- Ability to use satellite data to derive products used in higher level applications such as weather, oceans, hydrologic, or hazards forecasting.

- A strong foundation of knowledge in atmospheric science principles is required.

 

Education required.

Bachelors Degree in physical science. Course work must include both atmospheric science and satellite data classes.

 

Length of time and type of experience required for this position.

One year of experience working with atmospheric and satellite data.

Experience may be acquired through internship or project work concurrent with education.

 

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities for this position. 

 - Masters Degree or PhD preferred.

- Experience working in or with a National Weather Service office.

- Experience with oceans data processing and applications.

- Experience with terrestrial processes data processing and applications.

- Experience with satellite data reception.

- SeaSpace software experience.

- NWS AWiPs software experience.

 

Application information is available at:

 

For additional information, contact:

Tom Heinrichs

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Geographic Information Network of Alaska

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