University Corp. for Atmospheric Research

CISL Scientific Data Curation Consultant


Pay$94406.00 - $118006.00 / year
LocationBoulder/Colorado
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: REQ-2025-55
      Employer Industry: Earth System Science Research

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Salary range of $94,406 - $118,006
      - Eligibility for visa sponsorship and partial relocation assistance available
      - Competitive benefits including 10% retirement contribution, generous personal time off, and paid parental leave
      - Opportunities for professional development and tuition assistance
      - Flexible work options, including hybrid and remote opportunities
      - Engage in meaningful work that contributes to critical Earth system science research

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Monitor, troubleshoot, and configure data ingest systems for atmospheric and geosciences data
      - Develop and maintain scalable data management workflows and standards-compliant metadata
      - Create and validate tools and scripts for automated integrity checks of datasets
      - Respond to user inquiries and provide technical assistance related to complex datasets
      - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data access and outreach activities

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with experience in Earth science, data storage, and computer data processing
      - 4-8 years of progressive and relevant professional work experience
      - Proficiency in Linux/UNIX environments and advanced skills in Python and associated data libraries
      - Experience with scientific data processing, quality control, and metadata creation
      - Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse stakeholder engagement

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Experience with software containerization and high-performance computing environments
      - Background in atmospheric or ocean sciences with knowledge of geoscience data formats
      - Familiarity with relational databases and data stewardship practices
      - Experience providing user support and conducting outreach
      - Commitment to promoting awareness of geoscience research capabilities

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  • About the company

      University Corp. for Atmospheric Research, nonprofit consortium of 115+ universities fostering innovation in Earth system science. Research news: @NCAR_Science