Postdoctoral Position – CICESE

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; Ensenada; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A research institution in Baja California is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to focus on transport and dispersion problems in the coastal ocean. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in physical oceanography and demonstrate experience in coastal circulation physics and data analysis. This position is anticipated for 1.5 years and is part of a collaborative program with multiple U.S. institutions, presenting opportunities for scholarly contributions.

Formación

• Ph.D. in physical oceanography or a closely related field.
• Solid understanding of coastal ocean circulation physics.
• Experience collecting and analyzing tracer data (drifters and dye).
• Ability to generate data analysis codes using Matlab, Fortran, and Python.
• Clear communication in English (oral and written).

Responsabilidades

• Participate in all aspects of the field program including preparation, data collection, and data analysis.
• Synthesize results, formulate conclusions, and present the work at international scientific meetings and in scientific publications.

Conocimientos

Data analysis codes using Matlab

Data analysis codes using Fortran

Data analysis codes using Python

Solid understanding of coastal ocean circulation physics

Experience collecting and analyzing tracer data

Clear communication in English

Educación

Ph.D. in physical oceanography or closely related field

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The Department of Physical Oceanography at CICESE (Ensenada, Baja California) is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to work on transport and dispersion problems in the coastal ocean. The ideal candidate is expected to hold a Ph.D. in physical oceanography or a closely related field, and have a solid understanding of coastal ocean circulation physics. While the position is based in Ensenada, the research is part of a large observational program with collaborators at numerous U.S. Institutions including the University of California Santa Barbara and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of the field program including preparation, data collection, and data analysis.
• Synthesize results, formulate conclusions, and present the work at international scientific meetings and in scientific publications.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physical oceanography or a closely related field.
• Solid understanding of coastal ocean circulation physics.
• Preference for candidates with experience collecting and analyzing tracer data (drifters and dye).
• Ability to generate data analysis codes using Matlab, Fortran, and Python.
• Clear communication in English (oral and written).

Appointment details

The position is based at CICESE (Ensenada, Baja California). The initial appointment is roughly 1.5 years, with the possibility of extension for up to 3 additional years depending on continued funding.

Application

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full contact information, and names and contact information of three references to Dr. Enric Pallàs Sanz ([e-mail]).

Note

This posting contains information about a program with field activity in the past (2015–2017) and may not reflect current opportunities. The text includes references to historical timelines and is not a current job posting.