Scientist IV – Dynamics of Human Behavior

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UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1960

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

🔬 Science

💰 Grant on 2023-05

Consulting • Logistics • Science

UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research is a nonprofit consortium of more than 130 North American colleges and universities focused on research and training in Earth system science. As a hub for the Earth system sciences, UCAR provides access to cutting-edge resources and services, accelerates scientific discoveries, and amplifies their impact. UCAR manages the U. S. National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) on behalf of the National Science Foundation (NSF). The organization offers educational and training programs, data and software services, and supports scientific programs, fostering opportunities for students, early career scientists, and professionals. UCAR is dedicated to community building through platforms like UCAR Commons and advocates for advances in Earth system science research.

📋 Description

• Partner with the research team to study human risk communication, risk assessment, behavioral responses, and well-being outcomes related to dynamic weather risks • Develop longitudinal research designs for hazardous weather events including hurricanes, heat waves, atmospheric rivers, and fire weather • Design longitudinal survey structures, survey questions, target populations, and sampling approaches • Develop research designs and collect datasets complementing longitudinal panel surveys, including mobile sensing and secondary data integration • Advance empirical, theoretical, and methodological knowledge in risk analysis and risk communication • Collaborate with social scientists, atmospheric scientists, data scientists, and internal and external researchers • Co-analyze data and develop interpretations of research findings • Contribute to and potentially lead scientific manuscripts, conference presentations, reports, websites, and other outputs • Design and execute complex interdisciplinary scientific and technical investigations • Develop or refine scientific models, algorithms, experimental methods, observational techniques, and analytical tools • Lead or coordinate scientific project components, establish methodologies and timelines, and oversee deliverables • Apply advanced statistical, computational, and simulation-based data analysis techniques • Author peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, datasets/findings, proposals, and documentation • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced staff • Contribute to proposal development, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and development of scientific products, tools, instruments, and technologies

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree and 10 years related experience, or Master’s degree and 6 years of experience, or PhD in a scientific discipline and 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience • Comprehensive knowledge of various longitudinal research designs, including intensive longitudinal data collection • Comprehensive knowledge of longitudinal data analyses, including growth models and dynamic network models in multilevel modeling and structural equation modeling frameworks • Comprehensive knowledge of statistical data analysis programs such as R, SPSS, and Python • Ability to work independently and as part of a disciplinarily diverse research team • Excellent time management and organization skills • Strong written and oral communication skills within the field of expertise and across disciplinary boundaries • Advanced knowledge of scientific principles, methods, and observational and/or modelling techniques • Advanced skills in statistical, computational, or simulation-based data analysis and synthesis • Ability to lead scientific project components, manage deliverables, and coordinate collaborators • Ability to design, execute, and interpret complex scientific investigations • Application materials: cover letter, questionnaire, and resume/CV • Ability to comply with U.S. export control regulations and work location requirements • Background checks and/or federal screenings may be required for selected candidates

🏖️ Benefits

• Fully remote option available • Intermittent casual work schedule, averaging approximately 4 hours per week • Work may include travel, field research, scientific conferences, workshops, and stakeholder briefings • Mentorship and scientific growth support • Workplace safety training • Personal protective equipment (PPE) as required • Reasonable accommodation for essential job functions • Equal opportunity employment