Research Scientist

Position Description:
The Research Scientist position is responsible for assisting the Chief Scientist and Senior Scientists in defining and implementing the WindLogics science-based technology and continuing to enhance the company’s modeling and scientific analysis core competencies. This position works closely with the company’s scientists to develop and test both new and improved product / process development activities in the Grand Rapids science office, as well as providing support to the wind energy production staff on science related project issues.

Principal Duties / Responsibilities:

• Test and implement solutions based on weather and flow modeling for use in wind characterization and predictive systems for wind energy and other applications including air quality and military uses. Apply expert knowledge to model design, feasibility analysis of projects / products, quantitative assessment of the benefits from each project / product, and communicate results to staff and customers.
• Design and build predictive models based on the latest technologies including support vector machines, pattern recognition, artificial intelligence, and statistical modeling for various applications.
• Develop conceptual designs and presentations and be able to work independently on modeling projects or as a part of a group of scientists on projects.
• Stay current with the latest developments in atmospheric sciences and related fields by way of scientific journals, publications, and attending meetings.
• Communicate WindLogics scientific developments (when appropriate) to the wind energy, military weather, or air pollution communities by way of presentations at scientific or trade meetings.
  

Experience Required:

• MS or Ph.D. in Meteorology, Physics, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years experience in data analysis, physics based and statistical modeling applied to real world problems.
• Familiarity with the latest modeling techniques and tools.
• Successful track record in defining and implementing new solutions in software and strong problem solving skills.
• Working knowledge of UNIX, Linux, Windows and various programming languages.
• Must have excellent communication skills, including strong written and oral abilities and have a pleasant disposition with interpersonal relations.
• Working knowledge of software modeling architecture and algorithm development as well as the emerging applications within the geosciences.
• Must be independent, self-motivated, self-managed person with ability to focus on multiple projects and activities simultaneously. Motivated by high quality contribution to a fast growing company. Able to thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.