*STUDENT ASSISTANT II - #2438*
PLEASE NOTE:  This is a new one-year, term position.
Applications for this position will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on September 
27, 1996.
NCAR - High Altitude Observatory (HAO)
Nonexempt Range: 6404
Starting Salary:  $8.50/hour
HOURS: Flexible hours up to 20 hours per week during school, full-time during 
breaks.
DUTIES INCLUDE:  Use existing software to compare output of Thermospheric 
General Circulation Model simulations with similar runs of empirical models 
and observations.  Uses post-model processors to plot data and executes code 
to arrive at similar plots.  Assists in the development and modification of 
post-model processors, visualization codes, and related diagnostic software.  
Assists collaborating scientists and other model users in obtaining and 
viewing model results, using post-model processors, and maintaining model run 
scripts and code modifications.  Further develop and maintain user 
documentation for models and processors, including www site development, code 
documentation and user installation information. 
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
-- Completion of college level coursework in computer science
-- Skill in using UNIX operating system
-- Skill in FORTRAN
-- Skill in shell scripting, and use of UNIX editors (e.g., vi, re, or emacs)
-- Strong written and oral communication skills
-- Ability to work up to 20 hours/week during periods school is in session, 
   and full-time during breaks
-- Must be enrolled for credit in an accredited secondary or post-secondary 
   school, college or university; or in a trade school which has received a 
   Certificate of Approval from the Colorado State Board for Community 
   Colleges and Occupational Education
DESIRED (but not required):
-- Knowledge of IDL and Perl programming
CONTACT:
Cheryl Cristanelli
nnorris@ucar.edu