Scientist VI

Scientist VI

This position requires an active USAccess clearance or the ability to obtain a USAccess clearance to be considered.

The Scientist VI supports the Coastal Change Hazards Project by developing and implementing high-performance numerical models to simulate atmospheric, oceanographic, and sediment transport processes. The role involves advanced coding (primarily in FORTRAN and MATLAB), validating model output with field data, publishing peer-reviewed scientific papers, and supporting interdisciplinary research on coastal hazards, climate change, and marine geology. The position may also require participation in field studies, data management, and collaboration with federal and academic partners.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Scientist VI: $80,000-$86,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Scientist VI Responsibilities Include:

• Perform numerical simulations of nearshore physics to simulate wave shoaling, breaking, and runup.

• Acquire, organize and format required input observational datasets (e.g., from online data repositories, project collaborators)

• Develop and use computer code (e.g., Matlab, Python) to create model forcing and boundary data such as for tides, currents, and wave directional spectra.

• Plan, coordinate, and assist in numerical experiments.

• Test new algorithms using idealized and realistic test cases.

• Compare model output with field observations, time series analysis.

• Evaluate model performance using quantitative skill assessments.

• Aid in the scientific interpretation of model results, including isolating physical processes to improve understanding of coastal dynamics.

• Prepare documentation for presentation of results for public and scientific meetings, peer-reviewed journal publications, and public distribution through government web portals.

• Load data and metadata into databases following standard protocols.

• Assist staff with formal publication of data and analyses.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Scientist VI Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Knowledge/experience with field, remote sensing, and/or lab measurements of coastal hydrodynamics.

• Analysis of data related to coastal/estuarine/fluvial hydrodynamics, waves, swash/runup, water levels

• Modeling of waves, sediment-transport, coastal dynamics.

• Knowledge/experience with SWASH, FUNWAVE, COAWST, Croco, XBeach, Delft3D, or similar models.

• Knowledge/experience with Python, Matlab, FORTRAN, HPC, Cloud computing, Git

• Skill in oral and written communication; Ability to communicate in writing in a professional manner. Experience with publication of research results.

• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

• Possible security clearances required.

• Position may be subject to drug testing.

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNSS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Keywords:

• Coastal Hazards
• FORTRAN Programming
• Oceanographic Modeling
• Sediment Transport
• Numerical Simulation

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