Job Details

TTU Research Scientist - Computational Data

Position Number: 6990695
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

TTU Research Scientist - Computational Data
Lubbock
43417BR
National Wind Institute

Position Description
Contributes to the university's mission through research and service. Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all employees.

About the University
Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the Department and/or College
The National Wind Institute (NWI) has evolved from its traditional singular focus on wind hazards to three main research pillars of Energy Systems, Atmospheric Measurement & Simulation, and Wind Engineering. Though all three of these pillars focus on distinct issues, they also maintain common ground via cross cutting themes. All research seeks to benefit communities at micro and macro scales.

https://www.depts.ttu.edu/nwi/

Major/Essential Functions

Design, implementation and maintenance of custom data products and tools
Interactions with project partners and user groups
Research and dissemination
Close collaboration with several State of Texas and National Weather Service partners involving occasional travel to work closely with those entities.

Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences, Engineering, or Computer Sciences. Demonstrated record of effectiveness as a researcher. Should have a record of activity which has contributed to the discipline or field of research.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience handling observational weather data from systems like surface weather stations and weather radars
Expertise in visualization and mapping tools (such as ArcGIS) tailored to high-impact weather scenarios

Pay Range
$86,800 - $112,900 - $138,900

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.