Undergraduate Research Assistant (Summer)

Schedule: Part-time

School of Meteorology professors Dr. Aaron Hill and Dr. Cameron Homeyer are seeking a motivated undergraduate researcher to begin evaluation of global, data-driven AI weather forecasting models. These new AI models show great promise and are at the forefront of AI developments in weather forecasting. However, it is not yet clear how these models perform quantitatively for individual weather events and how they compare to traditional dynamics-based models. The student selected to work on this project will perform quantitative evaluations of model performance as well as qualitative assessments of model skill for case studies of high-impact weather events (e.g., floods, severe weather, blizzards). This is a paid research opportunity for undergraduate students.

Required Attachments (No Self-Identifying Photos):

Resume

Cover Letter

Class Schedule

Required Education: Must be currently enrolled in a combination of two terms as a student at the University of Oklahoma. Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Must attach Spring, Summer, and/or Fall 2024 class schedule

Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher

Skills:

Skill in communicating effectively by telephone and in person

Skill in organizing, compiling, and recording information accurately

Knowledge of and skill in Python programming

Ability to operate a personal computer

Ability to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit

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