Share your non-technical interests, collaborations, and skills that are not covered in your resume, CV, or transcript.
2 CV or resume
3 Copy of most recent unofficial undergraduate transcript.
Instructions for the Online Application Process:
(1) To begin the application process, at the bottom of this page click "New Resume/CV." The next page presents options for you to submit your materials. Select "Upload a resume/CV document" then select "Continue."
(2) You will then be prompted to submit your résumé or CV. At this point, upload your complete application as one (1) PDF document. Click "Choose File" to find your file on your computer. Click on the document, select "Open," and then select "Continue."
(3) Continue the application process as prompted. Step 4 of the online application process will ask you if you want to upload additional documentation-ignore this step. Complete the rest of the online application information.
References:
For the 2026 application cycle, SIParCS no longer requires a letter of reference or reference contact information as part of the application.
Questions:
If you have questions or limitations to using the online application system, please contact Alexa Brown at alexab@ucar.edu or hiring@ucar.edu.
More information on the SIParCS program may be found at http://www2.cisl.ucar.edu/siparcs. If you have questions regarding the SIParCS program, please contact siparcs@ucar.edu .
Background checks are conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more. (https://www.ucar.edu/opportunities/careers/faqs)
What You Will Do
Here is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.
As a SIParCS intern, you will:
Conduct original research under the guidance of your science mentor;
Give a presentation based on your research;
Participate professionally in all SIParCS activities. ?
Project Descriptions by Title (Detailed project descriptions can be found here: http://www2.cisl.ucar.edu/siparcs )
Project 1: Natural Language Discovery of NSF NCAR Scientific Data
Project 2: AI Weather and Atmospheric Chemistry Prediction with Physical Constraints
Project 3: FastOSSE: A new tool for optimizing ocean observing networks
Project 4: Data Pathfinders: A GDEX UX/UI Intern Quest
Project 5: Learning to Fight Wildfires: Reinforcement Learning for Fire Suppression in a Forest Fire Model
Project 6: AI Nowcasting Models for Predicting the Evolution of Convective Storms
Project 7: CIRRUS - Developing Workflows for Validating Cloud Native Deployments
Who We'd Love To Join Our Team
Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:Education and Experience:
Must currently be enrolled in a United States university.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. to be eligible for the SIParCS program.
For F visa students accepted to the SIParCS program, CPT work authorization issued through a U.S. Designated School Official (DSO) or OPT issued through both a DSO and the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be required.
Must be an undergraduate who has completed their freshman year.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to work with a broad group of peers.
Skill in the use of software for communication purposes (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email).
Ability and willingness to learn and use scientific computing tools and programs.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Basic problem solving skills.
Ability to analyze data and draw conclusions.
Basic knowledge, through coursework, of mathematics, computer science or engineering.
Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer program.
Ability to interact with mentors and peers in a manner that supports collaboration and inquiry.
Ability and willingness to work within guidelines and policies of organization and assigned work groups
Commitment to Job Application Fairness
Applicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.
Some Final Considerations
At NSF NCAR| UCAR | UCP, you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us, from scientists to the professionals who support their work, serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun's core.
Flexible Work
At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid (three days per week) and/or flexible work hours.
Equal Opportunity Employer
UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR.
Export Control
All positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations and work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems.
Work Location
UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.
AI Software
ChatGPT and similar AI software are powerful tools that are changing the way society receives, processes, and leverages information promptly. While we acknowledge its benefits and do not restrict leveraging it with job applications, we highly encourage a majority of the applicant material to be original work.
