Whether you're a scientist seeking to help solve the riddles of our complex Earth system, a computing guru hungry for greater challenges, an administrative support person yearning to contribute your experience, or you're just starting out on your career path, we think you'll like what you find at NSF NCAR and UCAR.

Working at NSF NCAR and UCAR goes far beyond just having a job to make ends meet. Our staff have the opportunity to follow their curiosity, continue to grow their skills, and perhaps most importantly, contribute to a mission that is more important now than ever before. NSF NCAR and UCAR are dedicated to improving our understanding of the Earth system and transferring our knowledge and technology for the betterment of life on Earth. Our society is facing environmental challenges on a grand scale — from megafires and drought to extreme weather and solar storms. Our organization is positioned to help tackle these challenges by providing actionable information that can safeguard lives and livelihoods in the face of these potential disasters. We engage and enable research in Earth system science with and for society.

Every job at NSF NCAR and UCAR helps contribute to this work, from maintaining our buildings to working on our computer models to handling payroll. 

We value our employee’s commitment to our mission, and in return we are committed to the well-being of our employees. We are a family-friendly workplace that offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Learn more about our benefits and living on Colorado’s Front Range by clicking on the links below.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Non-Discrimination

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees, applicants for employment and program participants, and does not discriminate based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other protected class under state or federal law. Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR.  

Request for Accommodation

UCAR is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in UCAR Programs or the job application or interview process, contact Hannah Dennis at hdennis@ucar.edu.

Reporting

Any person excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy, genetic information, or disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law should promptly report the matter to the UCAR Chief Human Resource Officer at chro@ucar.edu, who serves as UCAR’s Section 504, Title VI, Title VII and Title IX coordinator.