Post Doctoral Associate – CIMAS of the University of Miami

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental benefits

Tuition remission

Vacation and paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Miami seeks a Postdoctoral Associate for the Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies to work on ocean dynamics, data analysis, and numerical modeling. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography, with relevant research experience preferred. This role provides an opportunity to work closely with NOAA scientists in a collaborative research environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography or related field required.
• Experience with observational data analysis, numerical modeling, and descriptive oceanography preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze hydrographic, satellite, and other in-situ data.
• Study ocean dynamics in relation to weather and climate.
• Evaluate ocean observing systems using numerical modeling and statistical methods.

Skills

Data analysis

Numerical modeling

Descriptive oceanography

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography

Job description

Post Doctoral Associate – CIMAS of the University of Miami

The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) of the University of Miami (UM), Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to participate in one or more of the following: analysis of hydrographic; satellite or other insitu data; study of ocean dynamics and its relationship to weather and climate; and evaluation of the ocean observing system using numerical modeling and statistical methods.

The work will be done in close collaboration with scientists in the Physical Oceanography Division at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Atmospheric Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML). The work will involve using and interpreting large data sets and numerical model output.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography or in a related field. The successful candidate should have experience with one or more of the following: observational data analysis; numerical modeling, and descriptive oceanography. Strong communication and computer skills are required. Familiarity with the areas of research commensurate with the general activities at NOAA’s Physical Oceanography Division at AOML would be particularly valuable.

Applicants are encouraged to contact research faculty at AOML to discuss possible research topics. Further information about NOAA/AOML research activities can be found at http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/phod . A current resume, a statement of interests, and the names of 3 people who can provide letters of recommendation are required. Apply online at: www.miami.edu/careers .

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, paid holidays and much more. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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