Oyster Larval Transport & Hydrodynamics Modeler

University of Maryland - Division of University Relations; Cambridge (MD); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science's Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge, MD invites applications for an Assistant Research Scientist – Oyster Larval Transport. The role centers on running and validating a ROMS hydrodynamic model, implementing an LTRANS oyster larval transport model, and guiding restoration planning in the Herring Bay Sanctuary.

Qualified candidates hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field, have expertise in hydrodynamic and particle transport modeling, and are

Formación

• Ph.D. required at the beginning of the employment period.
• Expertise in hydrodynamic and particle transport modeling.
• Proficiency with R, Matlab, and Fortran.
• Experience communicating with nontechnical audiences.

Responsabilidades

• Run and validate a ROMS hydrodynamic model for Herring Bay.
• Implement an LTRANS oyster larval transport model.
• Analyze LTRANS output to guide restoration site planning.
• Run and graph outputs from an oyster metapopulation model.

Conocimientos

Hydrodynamic modeling

Particle transport modeling

R

MATLAB

Fortran

Educación

Ph.D.

Herramientas

ROMS

LTRANS

Oyster larval transport models

Descripción del empleo

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science's Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge, MD invites applications for an Assistant Research Scientist – Oyster Larval Transport. The role centers on running and validating a ROMS hydrodynamic model, implementing an LTRANS oyster larval transport model, and guiding restoration planning in the Herring Bay Sanctuary.

Qualified candidates hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field, have expertise in hydrodynamic and particle transport modeling, and are