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| Salary | $55.88–$74.04 Per Hour |
CIRES/ GSL Temporary Researcher, Deep Cumulus Parameterization Developer
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CIRES/ GSL Temporary Researcher, Deep Cumulus Parameterization Developer
Requisition Number:
74968
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Research Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
24-Sep-2026
Date Posted:
22-Sep-2026
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Job Summary
Job Summary
The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University of Colorado Boulder welcomes applications for a Temporary Researcher, Deep Cumulus Parameterization Developer. This role is needed to refine and translate developments from the Grell-Freitas-Li deep cumulus parameterization to the next-generation Community Convective Cloud (C3) parameterization to support the "Improving Numerical Weather Prediction through Model Physics Development" task within the 2026-27 CIESRDS-GSL Science Plan, specifically the objective to "Improve physics parameterizations and their interconnectivity for future NOAA operational modeling systems." This appointment is for no more than 0.25 FTE (~10 hours per week) for 12 months.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
Who We Are
At CIRES, the Cooperative Institute for Research In Environmental Sciences, more than 900 people work to understand the dynamic Earth system, including people's relationship with the planet. An institute at the University of Colorado Boulder, we have partnered with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) since 1967. Our areas of expertise include weather and climate, wildfire and water, changes at Earth's poles, air quality and atmospheric chemistry, water resources, solid Earth sciences, and more. Our researchers work in 10 CU Boulder departments and eight NOAA laboratories and centers.
GSL is one of ten NOAA Research Laboratories and is located in Boulder, Colorado. Our research improves environmental prediction models, develops state-of-the-science decision support tools, visualization systems, and uses high-performance computing technology and artificial intelligence research to support a Weather-Ready, Fire-Ready Nation.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
What You Should Know
What You Should Know
What We Can Offer
What We Can Offer
The hourly rate for this position ranges from $55.88 - $74.04 per hour. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.
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What We Require
What We Require
A Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science or a related field plus at least twenty years of experience developing, testing, and evaluating deep cumulus parameterizations.
What You Will Need
What You Will Need
What We Would Like You to Have
What We Would Like You to Have
Special Instructions
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.
Please apply by September 24, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
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