Part-time Research Associate, Kentucky Mesonet - Western Kentucky University

The Part-time Research Associate position at Western Kentucky University involves working on a grant focused on machine learning and near-surface meteorology. Responsibilities include analyzing Kentucky Mesonet data, deriving climate change indices, and producing GIS maps related to land use. A Bachelor's degree in meteorology and an undergraduate certificate in GIS are required. The position is part-time, with an hourly rate of $15.00.
About the position

The Part-time Research Associate position at Western Kentucky University involves working on an externally funded grant focused on machine learning and near-surface meteorology. The role requires a strong understanding of calculus-based meteorology, statistics, and GIS, with an emphasis on analyzing temperature inversions and climate change indices derived from Kentucky Mesonet data. The associate will also be responsible for producing GIS maps related to land use and remote sensing products.

Responsibilities
• Work on the meteorological component of the grant focusing on temperature inversions and climate change indices.
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• Analyze Kentucky Mesonet data to derive relevant climate change indices.
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• Produce GIS maps of land use/land cover and remote sensing products.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in meteorology.
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• Undergraduate certificate in GIS.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Hourly rate of $15.00
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• Equal employment and educational opportunities
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• Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities