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Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 509499
Division/Organization: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Department: Space Science & Engineering Center
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: ATMOSPHERIC OCEANIC&SPACE SCI
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: 17.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, STEM, Data Analysis

Department Overview:

 SSEC engineers and scientists develop and utilize space-, aircraft- and ground-based instrumentation to collect and analyze observations of the Earth’s atmosphere, oceans, land surface, and other planetary atmospheres to improve our understanding of weather, climate, and atmospheric processes. Through this research we produce new resources, products, and tools that are helping to improve the accuracy and timeliness of weather forecasts.

Anticipated Start Date:

 9/22/2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 10

Schedule:

 Flexible within core business hours of 8am - 5pm and based on class schedule.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $17.00

Number of Positions:

 2

Qualifications:

 The ideal candidates should possess the following skills:
• Programming: Proficiency in IDL and/or Python.
• Remote Sensing: Basic knowledge of satellite remote sensing.
• Weather and Climate: Knowledge of weather and climate principles.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

The ideal candidates should possess the following skills:
• Programming: Proficiency in IDL and/or Python.
• Remote Sensing: Basic knowledge of satellite remote sensing.
• Weather and Climate: Knowledge of weather and climate principles.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

We have several exciting topics for students to work on, depending on their qualifications and interests:
1. Monitoring Ice Conditions: Monitor the ice conditions over the Great Lakes and Polar Regions using synergistic products from various satellites (GOESR ABI, JPSS VIIRS, EPS-SG METImage, GCOM-W1 AMSR2/3, and SAR).
2. Innovative Algorithm Development: Develop new algorithms and products using observations from GOESR ABI, JPSS VIIRS, EPS-SG METImage, GCOM-W1 AMSR2/3, and SAR with AI/ML.
3. Sea Ice Motion: Develop and apply products related to sea ice motion and sea ice dynamics.
4. Sea Ice Research: Work on various research topics related to freshwater and sea ice products, and their applications.

Physical Demands:

None.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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