Working title:
Instrumentation Technologist
Official title:
INSTRUMENTATION TECH(S54DN) or ASSOC INSTRUMENT TECH(S54FN)
Degree and area of specialization:
Bachelor's degree required; M.S. preferred, in Computer Science, Engineering or a Physical Science with strong programming skills; background knowledge of environmental satellite data.
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Several years experience with UNIX scripting languages (e.g., bash, Perl) and utilities (such as, Makefiles and source code management). Programming knowledge of Fortran and C. Familiarity with data manipulation and visualization software, such as Matlab, IDL, or McIDAS, is desired. The candidate for this position must be able to work creatively and independently with a variety of platforms, people and duties, but must also be willing to work as a member of a team.
Principal duties:
The University of Wisconsin Space Science and Engineering Center (SSEC) is a research and
development center with an international reputation for developing instrumentation for both
terrestrial and space flight applications. SSEC's mission includes the support of faculty and
academic staff led research, development, fabrication and implementation of space flight
experiments, as well as the development of new meteorological research tools for national and
international use.
The candidate will work with several groups in SSEC to develop,
maintain, and enhance scripts and data processing software for several satellite-derived winds
projects. The candidate will be a key member in the research and development of both real-time and
historical processing of satellite-derived winds from data acquisition through product analysis.
The candidate will assist and advise scientists and users at SSEC/CIMSS and at national and
international locations in support of these programs. Excellent oral and written communication
skills are required. Occasional travel may be
required.
| Appointment type: | Academic Staff |
| Department(s): | GRAD/SPACE SCI&ENG CT |
| Full time salary rate: | Minimum $45,368 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications |
| Term: | This is a renewable appointment. |
| Appointment percent: | 50% - 100% |
| Anticipated begin date: | OCTOBER 21, 2009 |
| Number of positions: | 1 |
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION
Application must be received by: OCTOBER 16, 2009
HOW TO APPLY:
Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #62945 to
| Sally Loy | Phone: 608-262-0294 |
| 1225 W. Dayton Street | Fax: N/A |
| Madison WI 53706-1695 | Email: sally.loy@ssec.wisc.edu |
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