Ice-Ocean Interaction Postdoc: Calving & Climate Modeling

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Princeton, NJ, seeks a postdoctoral researcher to investigate ice-ocean interactions through numerical modeling. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. and expertise in physical oceanography or related fields. Applicants should have experience in developing numerical models. This position offers a one-year appointment with potential renewal based on performance and funding availability.

Qualifications

• Strong background in physical oceanography, numerical methods, glaciology, sea-ice dynamics, and geophysical fluid dynamics.
• Experience with developing numerical models will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct numerical modeling studies on ice-ocean interactions.
• Focus on understanding calving processes and their climate implications.

Skills

Physical oceanography

Numerical methods

Glaciology

Sea-ice dynamics

Geophysical fluid dynamics

Education

Ph.D. in applied mathematics, physics, oceanography, cryosphere science, or related field

Job description

A prestigious academic institution in Princeton, NJ, seeks a postdoctoral researcher to investigate ice-ocean interactions through numerical modeling. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. and expertise in physical oceanography or related fields. Applicants should have experience in developing numerical models. This position offers a one-year appointment with potential renewal based on performance and funding availability.