Ocean Modeling Scientist - Open-Source CDR & MRV

Convergent Research; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

[C]Worthy is seeking a Staff Scientist to build and apply near-field and regional ocean model configurations for strategically identified systems. The role sits within the Applications team, focusing on regional modeling, model development, and process-level ocean alkalinity enhancement research.

You will develop workflows and data products to inform MRV and deployment design. The successful candidate will work across the full modeling lifecycle—from software development to model application and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in oceanography, atmospheric science, geophysical fluid dynamics, marine biogeochemistry, or a closely related field.
• Experience configuring, running, and evaluating global/regional ocean models (e.g., Oceananigans, ROMS, MOM6, NEMO, FVCOM, SCHISM, MITGCM, Delft3D or equivalent).
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to convey technical results to non-specialist audiences and collaborate in a small, fast-moving research team.

Responsibilities

• Build and apply near-field and regional model configurations to ocean systems.
• Validate and run near-field, regional, and simplified OAE models to characterize controls on OAE efficiency.
• Develop data products that inform MRV and deployment design.
• Collaborate with academic, government, and industry researchers and practitioners in ocean-based CDR.

Skills

Python

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in oceanography or related field

Tools

Oceananigans

ROMS

MOM6

NEMO

Delft3D

FVCOM

MITGCM

Job description

[C]Worthy is seeking a Staff Scientist to build and apply near-field and regional ocean model configurations for strategically identified systems. The role sits within the Applications team, focusing on regional modeling, model development, and process-level ocean alkalinity enhancement research.

You will develop workflows and data products to inform MRV and deployment design. The successful candidate will work across the full modeling lifecycle—from software development to model application and