OU CIWRO



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The Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations (CIWRO), formerly known as the Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies (CIMMS) is a research organization formed in 1978 by a cooperative agreement between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the University of Oklahoma. CIWRO scientists and students conduct research in mesoscale dynamics; radar research, development, and analysis; atmospheric electricity; severe storms; cloud microphysics; and boundary layer studies; with increasing emphasis in recent years on the climatic effects of and controls on mesoscale processes, the socioeconomic impact of such phenomena, and climate change monitoring and detection.

Office Locations: Norman, OK
Website: http://ciwro.ou.edu
Number of Employees: 220
Employee Desired Skills and Education/Degrees:         
Masters/PhD Atmospheric Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Programming

List of Current Job Openings:
Wide variety of research positions currently focusing on UAS, TWIEP, winter weather/transportation, lightning. This list is every changing as new funding becomes available.