ArĂȘte Glacier Initiative is a nonprofit initiative dedicated to understanding the risk of catastrophic sea-level rise and assessing the efficacy of potential interventions to stabilize ice sheets. The Research Scientist role will develop data-driven physics and machine learning methods to improve predictive accuracy and collaborate with cross-functional teams to address evolving project needs.
Requirements
- PhD in Physics, Geophysics, Mathematics, Glaciology, Physical Geography, Engineering, or related fields
- Experience in working with cross-functional teams with multi-disciplinary backgrounds
- Experience in running large numerical FEM simulations
- Experience in high performance computing, parallel processing or large scale cloud based inference
- Experience in handling noisy data, uncertainty propagation and error estimation
- Experience with remote sensing data, specifically satellite radar, altimetry, and optical imagery
- Iterative approach to problem solving
Benefits
- Health Benefits & Insurance
- Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (100% of the premium paid for employees and 85% of dependents)
- Pre-Tax Health Savings Account (HSA) (with $275 monthly employer contributions)
- Pre-Tax Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
- Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse & Dependent Children)
- Total Pet Plan and Supplemental Wishbone Pet Insurance
- Employee Opportunity Program (EAP) - Health and Wellness
- Wellness Reimbursement Program
- 401k Retirement Plan (with 6% matching)
- Paid Time Off
- 16 Paid Holidays (14 common plus 2 flexible holidays, including Dec 25 - Jan 1)
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Paid Parental Leave for Moms and Dads (two weeks after first year)