Research Scientist, Arete

Arête 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)