Staff Scientist

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, & maintain C-Star model configurations to support carbon quantification calculations and related applications in partnership with commercial and/or research partners.
• Perform and advise on scientific evaluation of C-Star model simulations.
• Contribute to the design and development of C-Star software infrastructure, including workflows related to model evaluation, observational comparisons, CDR quantification, and environmental and/or site suitability assessments.
• Provide technical support and guidance to C-Star users.
• Conduct original research on CDR quantification methodologies, publish methods and results in peer‑reviewed outlets, and represent [C]Worthy at scientific conferences and standards organizations.
• For sufficiently experienced candidates: Manage a team focused on deploying regional modeling configurations for commercial pilot projects and research sites.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Oceanography, Atmospheric Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise building and running regional ocean models, including physical and biogeochemical components.
• Strong scientific programming skills.
• Experience working in Unix‑based HPC environments.
• Publication record or equivalent technical reports showcasing rigorous model evaluation.
• Ability to creatively combine highly technical research tools to solve complex problems.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred attributes

• Significant experience managing technical and scientific teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with internal and external partners.
• Familiarity with numerical methods and algorithms used in oceanographic models.
• Demonstrated track record contributing to open-source software projects.
• Experience collecting and/or analyzing oceanographic observations.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams and translating scientific requirements into software specifications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $120K to $190K depending on experience and position fit
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Wellness benefit
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending accounts for health care or childcare
• 401(k) retirement fund with matching employer contributions

Location

• [C]Worthy is based in Boulder, Colorado, and seeks to build a strong collaborative team. We prefer that employees spend significant time working together in person in our Boulder office.