A friend of mine from Ohio University is trying to get the word out about this graduate assistantship at Ohio University that will be open next fall. You'll note from the announcement that this position is a bit unconventional, compared to most other graduate assistantships, as there is a strong operations component. Perhaps you could spread the word to students via your various channels of communication. Following is the text of the announcement ...
OPEN METEOROLOGY GRADUATE POSITION, FALL 2012
Department of Geography College of Arts and Sciences
Clippinger Laboratories 122 Athens OH 45701-2979 740-593-1140 phone 740-593-1139 fax
www.ohio.edu/geography/
The Ohio University Department of Geography in beautiful Athens, Ohio, is seeking a Master's (M.S. in Geography) level graduate student for the position of Associate Director of Scalia Laboratory. Scalia Laboratory is a student-run public service forecasting and researching lab in meteorology. The lab issues web-based forecasts (over 30,000 unique visits annually) and runs a 24-hour forecast hotline. To keep with the student focus of the laboratory, the Associate Director of the laboratory is a meteorology graduate student.
The Associate Director receives a nine-month stipend of $14,000, with additional summer teaching appointments and stipends. The stipend comes with a tuition waiver and medical benefits. Responsibilities of the position include: 1. Overseeing the student forecasters, normally about 3-4 undergraduates a year. The Associate Director arranges forecasting schedules, performs quality control on submitted forecasts, and ensures forecasts are submitted on time.
2. Teaching two courses per semester (as instructor of record): Geography 3030: Meteorological Observations, and Geography 3040: Practicum in Meteorological Forecasting. Both courses meet two hours a week, with approximately 10-15 students in each course. 3. Managing public relations between the lab and the community of users, which entails answering questions about our forecasting products and observations.
To apply, submit an application for the Graduate Program in the Geography Department at Ohio University. There is no set minimum for the GRE, but an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required (3.5 or higher preferred) for the position. The application deadline is February 15, 2012. With the unique setting in a Geography Department, several research specialties are available, including: Meteorology / Climatology, Human Dimensions of Climate Change, Environmental Geography, GIS with Environmental Applications, and Physical Geography (geomorphology and biogeography). The position provides excellent management-level experience for those considering careers with the NWS or in academia.
For further information, please visit the Scalia Laboratory Website (www.scalialab.com), the Department of Geography Website (www.ohio.edu/geography), The Graduate School (http://www.ohio.edu/graduate/
Department of Geography College of Arts and Sciences
Clippinger Laboratories 122 Athens OH 45701-2979 740-593-1140 phone 740-593-1139 fax
www.ohio.edu/geography/
The Ohio University Department of Geography in beautiful Athens, Ohio, is seeking a Master's (M.S. in Geography) level graduate student for the position of Associate Director of Scalia Laboratory. Scalia Laboratory is a student-run public service forecasting and researching lab in meteorology. The lab issues web-based forecasts (over 30,000 unique visits annually) and runs a 24-hour forecast hotline. To keep with the student focus of the laboratory, the Associate Director of the laboratory is a meteorology graduate student.
The Associate Director receives a nine-month stipend of $14,000, with additional summer teaching appointments and stipends. The stipend comes with a tuition waiver and medical benefits. Responsibilities of the position include: 1. Overseeing the student forecasters, normally about 3-4 undergraduates a year. The Associate Director arranges forecasting schedules, performs quality control on submitted forecasts, and ensures forecasts are submitted on time.
2. Teaching two courses per semester (as instructor of record): Geography 3030: Meteorological Observations, and Geography 3040: Practicum in Meteorological Forecasting. Both courses meet two hours a week, with approximately 10-15 students in each course. 3. Managing public relations between the lab and the community of users, which entails answering questions about our forecasting products and observations.
To apply, submit an application for the Graduate Program in the Geography Department at Ohio University. There is no set minimum for the GRE, but an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required (3.5 or higher preferred) for the position. The application deadline is February 15, 2012. With the unique setting in a Geography Department, several research specialties are available, including: Meteorology / Climatology, Human Dimensions of Climate Change, Environmental Geography, GIS with Environmental Applications, and Physical Geography (geomorphology and biogeography). The position provides excellent management-level experience for those considering careers with the NWS or in academia.
For further information, please visit the Scalia Laboratory Website (www.scalialab.com), the Department of Geography Website (www.ohio.edu/geography), The Graduate School (http://www.ohio.edu/graduate/
All the best!
--Danny
