Colorado State University
Location
Fort Collins, CO | United States
Job description
Classification Title
Temporary Hourly
Employment Category
Temporary
Is this an Hourly position?
Yes
Work Hours/Week
0-40
Overtime Eligible?
Yes
Position Location
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?
No
Description of Work Unit
Colorado State University is a land-grant institution encompassing 57 academic departments in 8 colleges, housing more than 75 majors. It is one of the fastest-growing research universities in the country, with annual research expenditures of nearly $300 million and an enrollment of over 32,000 students. Fort Collins is an attractive community of approximately 156,000 at the base of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, 65 miles north of Denver. The city is routinely recognized as one of the most desirable places to live in the United States. It consistently ranks high on quality of life measures by numerous publications; see for the complete list. The Front Range has developed into a high-technology hub with companies such as Agilent, HP, IBM, Intel, Keysight Technologies, Avago Technologies, AMD, Xilinx, Ball Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman located in or near Fort Collins. The city offers a pleasant climate with excellent schools and abundant cultural and recreational opportunities nearby. More information on Fort Collins is available at
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has 23 faculty members, 400 undergraduates, and 150 graduate students. It has research programs in Communications and Signal Processing; Computer Engineering; Lasers, Optics, and Applications; Controls and Robotics; and Electromagnetics and Remote Sensing. The department participates in the CSU Information Science and Technology Center, the CSU-CHILL National Radar Facility, and the NSF Engineering Research Center for Collaborative Adaptive Sensing of the Atmosphere. It is home to the headquarters of the NSF Engineering Research Center for Extreme Ultraviolet Science and Technology. Many faculty in ECE hold courtesy appointments in the departments of Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics, and collaborate with faculty in these and other departments. Known around the world for achievements in research, scholarship, and teaching, many of our faculty are fellows of multiple professional societies and hold the highest honors in their fields. In addition to a large fraction of IEEE Fellows amongst our full professors, we boast one Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. We are home to three University Distinguished Professors and one University Distinguished Teaching Scholar – the highest distinctions on campus for professors. More information on the department can be found at
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Position Summary
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking a research programmer and engineer to help with research, and troubleshoot the Coastal Storm Modeling System ( COSMOS) as part of the Advanced Quantitative precipitation System, a system of multiple systems linked by advanced software systems.
The candidate should help manage the COSMOS interface to the Advanced Quantitative Precipitation Information (AQPI) server operation for CSU-CHILL Radar Lab in collaboration with NOAA PSL.
Candidate will be able to troubleshoot Coastal Model System Interface with the AQPI system, system testing and development including data pipelining, LDM, processing scripts, and server installation/relocation considerations. Contribute to improvements to real-time website.
Position Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Details
Working Title
Costal Storm Modeling Research Engineer
Posting Number
202400138T
Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Salary Range
$75 Per Hour
Employee Benefits
Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for temporary employees in the following University benefit area:
Close Date
02/19/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicant.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected].
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected].
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected].
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Job Duties
Job Duty Category
Research & Data
Duty/Responsibility
Percentage Of Time
100
References
Minimum References Required
0
Maximum References Required
3
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