The successful candidate will :

• Apply climate models and remote observations to understand the regulation of tropical convection
• Interact with the National Science Foundation Center for Multiscale Modeling of Atmospheric Processes (CMMAP) at CSU

• PhD in Atmospheric Science or closely related field
• Experience with climate modeling

• Experience in use of multiple data sources to address cutting-edge problems in tropical climate

Applications and nominations will be considered until the position is filled; however, applicants should submit applications by Friday July 18, 2008 for full consideration. Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Send CV, a brief statement of research interests and names and contact information for three (3) references to:

Stephanie Rosso, Search Committee Chair Department of Atmospheric Science Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523-1371

Position Description

This Administrative Professional position will report directly to the Director of Business Operations (DBO). Specific duties will include the following:

• Assist the DBO in the forecasting and management of ATS budgets including federal grant funding and state/university and other support.
• Provide the DBO and the Principal Investigators periodic (e.g., monthly, quarterly or as needed) analyses of expenditures and status of the overall financial health of the research projects.
• Perform liaison activities with the Office of Sponsored Programs and external funding agencies. Assist in research proposal preparation.
• Participate in professional meetings and/or other professional growth opportunities as appropriate.
• Interpret and apply principles, rules, regulations, policies, precedents or other guidelines specific to the assigned research project(s) and its sponsor to resolve problems, answer questions and provide information and advice on technical or administrative project issues.

Required Training and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a closely related field.
• General computer literacy of standard financial packages and Office Suite

Highly Desirable Training and/or Experience (preferred screening criteria):

• At least one (1) year of experience in accounting/finance.
• Evidence of drive and initiative as demonstrated by personal experiences and previous employment (must be both proactive and a self-starter).
• Demonstrate experience and knowledge of standard financial packages and Office Suite specifically Excel, Access, and Word.
• Demonstrated skill working with people as individuals, groups and staff.
• Ability to communicate (oral, written, and listening) as demonstrated by formal training, experience and application materials.

Desirable Training and/or Experience (preferred screening criteria):

• Experience with software packages used at Colorado State University including; FRS (Financial Reporting System), CIS (Information Systems), CASHnet, ePrint and ORACLE (human resource application).
• Demonstrated experience managing research projects.

Candidate must be eligible to begin employment July 28, 2008 or shortly thereafter.

Submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 professional references online at: https://www.engr.colostate.edu/dean/admin/search/ . Full consideration deadline: July 11, 2008.

Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements in all programs. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity is located in 101 Student Services Building. In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women and other protected class member are encouraged to apply and so identify themselves.

For more information, please see the department website at www.atmos.colostate.edu.