What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Assimilation Scientist - JEDI Project position at Axiom Consultants?
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Assist in development, evaluation, testing, and transition of JEDI-based developments for replacement of current atmospheric assimilation infrastructure (GSI-based).
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Develop and support atmospheric model interface within the JEDI infrastructure.
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Test and evaluate JEDI-based algorithm developments for use in future operational NWP applications.
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Assist in coordination of JEDI-related development activities from other EMC developers.
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Utilize JEDI infrastructure to explore data assimilation research activities relevant to future transition-to-operations of operationally relevant data assimilation research.
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Knowledge of data assimilation techniques (variational-based and/or ensemble methods)
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Knowledge of the physical and mathematical basis of geophysical modeling (atmospheric and/or environmental) and experience running advanced numerical weather prediction (NWP) models
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Knowledge and experience of modern programming languages such as object-oriented FORTRAN, Python, and/or C
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Experience working in a UNIX environment with advanced scripting languages
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Good oral and written communication skills in English
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Experience in running numerical models on High Performing Computer (HPC) platforms using MPI, OpenMP, Slurm, LSF, etc.
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Experience with coupled earth system models.
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Knowledge of modern software engineering practices (requirements gathering, design, prototyping, version control, integration, testing, and documentation).
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Experience in model testing and evaluation and/or knowledge of verification principles.
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Experience in model development in various infrastructures like the Earth System Modeling Framework (ESMF) and NOAA Environmental Modeling System (NEMS)
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