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Lynker Technologies Physical Scientist for High-Resolution Regional Modeling for Atmospheric Rivers US-MD-College Park Job ID: 2026-1705 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 1 College Park, MD Overview Lynker is seeking a sharp Physical Scientist for High-Resolution Regional Modeling for Atmospheric Rivers to support the Environmental Modeling Center (EMC) of the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) in developing high-resolution regional modeling applications within the Unified Forecast System (UFS) for prediction of atmospheric rivers and their impacts on the U.S. West Coast. The candidate is expected to conduct scientific experiments with various atmospheric physical parameterization including the planetary boundary layer (PBL), cloud microphysics and air-sea interactions, and evaluate the results using standard verification tools (e.g., MetPlus) and in-situ observations (e.g., Atmospheric River Reconnaissance Data) . UFS is a fully...

Lynker Technologies Physical Scientist for EVU Regional Verification US-MD-College Park Job ID: 2026-1703 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 1 College Park, MD Overview Lynker, a Federal Government Contractor, is seeking talented Physical Scientist for EVU Regional Verification to join the Evaluation and Verification Unit (EVU) within the NOAA/NWS Office of Modeling and Development (OMD). Working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, this position will advance object-oriented verification techniques, support customized workflows for regional and convective-scale models, and evaluate next-generation AI-driven forecast systems. The scientist will serve as a key technical liaison for quantitative precipitation forecasting (QPF) verification topics while contributing to the community-based METplus software framework and supporting operational model evaluation efforts. Responsibilities Duties of the Physical Scientist for EVU Regional...

Lynker Technologies Support Scientist for Earth System Model Physics and Hydrology Development US-MD-College Park Job ID: 2026-1696 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 1 College Park, MD Overview Lynker seeking a sharp Support Scientist for Earth System Model Physics and Hydrology Development to support NWS/OMD for the development of land model physics parameterizations, especially those related to hydrology, as part of the Unified Forecast System for regional and global predictions at all time scales. The candidate’s work will involve the development and implementation of land model physics parameterizations and inputs within the Common Community Physics Package (CCPP) for hydrologic processes relevant in the current modeling system, including lakes, river routing, surface inundation and groundwater. The ultimate goal of the work will be to improve representation of land-related physical processes, and their interactions with other model physics, in the Unified...

Lynker Technologies Physical Scientist for All-sky and All-surface Radiance Satellite Data Assimilation US-MD-College Park Job ID: 2026-1698 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 1 College Park, MD Overview Lynker is looking for a Physical Scientist for All-sky and All-surface Radiance Satellite Data Assimilation to support the Office of Modeling and Development (OMD) of the National Weather Service (NWS) in carrying out research, development, and operational transition work related to satellite data assimilation for operational applications of the Unified Forecast System (UFS). The candidate’s work will involve the development, execution, testing, and evaluation of innovative techniques to enhance the direct assimilation of “all-sky/all-surface” satellite radiances for use in operational environmental prediction capabilities at OMD. The Ideal Physical Scientist for All-sky and All-surface Radiance Satellite Data Assimilation, will be local to the DC Metro area, and...

Lynker Technologies Support Scientist for JEDI Data Assimilation Transition to Operations US-MD-College Park Job ID: 2026-1699 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 1 College Park, MD Overview Lynker is looking for a Support Scientist for JEDI Data Assimilation Transition to Operations to support the Office of Modeling and Development (OMD) of the National Weather Service (NWS) in carrying out research, development, and operational transition work related to atmospheric data assimilation for operational applications of the Unified Forecast System (UFS). The candidate’s work will involve the development, execution, testing, and evaluation of several components of the atmospheric data assimilation system in the context of numerical weather prediction. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Satellite Radiance Data Assimilation. Responsibilities The candidate will perform the job duties in a collaborative environment, assisting developing and...