Coastal Scientist / Modeler

Company: Lynker Corporation
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

The Coastal Scientist / Modeler selected, -will be a part of a team of scientists and engineers working on real-time inland and coastal hydrodynamic/hydrologic forecasting. Lynker is currently supporting research and development modeling activities focused on coupling freshwater model applications to ocean models. NOAA's NWM is the foundation for nationally consistent operational hydro forecasting and source of inland hydrologic information. Lynker staff is developing demonstration code and associated documentation to couple the National Water Model (NWM) to the NOAA operational ocean forecast system ESTOFS (Extratropical Surge and Tide Operational Forecast System) and are exploring the feasibility for using NOAA Environmental Modeling System for a unified model coupling in the Coastal Zone.

Daily activities of the Coastal Scientist / Modeler -will include research and development for coastal modeling applications; collaboration with scientific experts and stakeholders to identify gaps and weaknesses in existing modeling methods; and geoprocessing and algorithm development (i.e. programming) for automated workflows for processing model input/output data.

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The Coastal Scientist / Modeler selcted should have the Following:

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• Graduate-level education/training (or equivalent experience) in hydrodynamic/hydrologic science and geospatial science, coastal hydrodynamic modeling, and process-automation programming using Python, R or similar languages
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of saltwater physical processes (ocean hydrodynamics, waves, wind, surge, tides, etc.)
  
• Knowledge of hydrodynamic/hydrologic geospatial data processing of hydrography and bathymetry datasets
  
• Knowledge and experience using hydrologic and hydrodynamics modeling applications (familiarity with unstructured models is a significant plus .e.g. ADCIRC/SCHISM/FVCOM/ROMS)
  
• Experience in numerical model development and programming
  
• Experience with ESRI GIS applications and tools for processing large data sets used in hydrologic/hydraulic analysis
  
• Experience working in Linux environment
  
  
  PLEASE PROVIDE a cover letter highlighting your experience and training. All applicants are to clearly state their US residence status (either 'Permanent Resident' or 'Citizen') in the first line of the cover letter.
  
  
  About Lynker:
  
  Lynker Technologies, LLC is a growing, employee owned small business specializing in professional, scientific and technical services with offices in Leesburg, VA and Boulder, CO. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.
  
  We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities - creatively and effectively.
  
  Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries and benefits, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions.
  
  Lynker is an E-Verify employer.
  
  Lynker Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

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