RAP opportunity at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA
Understanding the Needs and Use of Probabilistic Forecast Guidance by Stakeholders
Location
National Severe Storms Laboratory
| opportunity |
location |
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| 26.76.00.B7602 |
Norman, OK 73072 |
Advisers
| name |
email |
phone |
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| Pamela L Heinselman |
pam.heinselman@noaa.gov |
405.325.6595 |
Description
The research builds on our understanding of processes leading to severe weather to investigate new knowledge obtainable from rapid-update data (~1-min volume scans). This work focuses on observational analysis of rapid-scan S-band phased-array radar data from our severe storm data base. Topics of interest include initiation of deep convection; transitions in storm mode; storm mergers; and evolution of hail, wind, and tornado-producing storms. As appropriate, the research involves analysis of complementary observational (e.g., dual-polarimetric radar) or numerical data sets.
References
Heinselrnan PL, Torres SM: Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology 50: 579, 2011
Heinselrnan PL, et al: Weather and Forecasting 23: 808, 2008
key words
Convection-Allowing Models; human factors; Probabilistic Forecasting; Hail; Winds; Tornadoes; interdisciplinary research
Eligibility
Citizenship:
Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and non-U.S. citizens
Level:
Open to Postdoctoral and Senior applicants
Stipend
| Base Stipend |
Travel Allotment |
Supplementation |
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| $60,000.00 |
$3,000.00 |
$24,000 Supplement for Doctorates in Electrical Engineering |
Experience Supplement
Postdoctoral and Senior awardees will receive an appropriately higher stipend based on the number of years of experience past their PhD.
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Additional Benefits
Relocation
Awardees who reside more than 50 miles from their host laboratory and remain on tenure for at least six months are eligible for paid relocation to within the vicinity of their host laboratory.
Health insurance
A group health insurance program is available to awardees and their qualifying dependents in the United States.