Postdoc: High-Res Coastal Flooding Modeling

Seeds Renewables; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 70,758 - 117,925; Full time

Job summary

A research facility is seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to focus on coastal-urban flooding modeling. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and experience in ocean modeling systems, along with strong programming skills. Responsibilities include developing high-resolution models, collaborating with university partners, and conducting simulations. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $70,758 to $117,925, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• PhD in physical oceanography, coastal engineering, or related field.
• Experience with coastal/ocean modeling systems.
• Proficiency in scientific programming and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Investigate land-river-ocean processes for coastal flooding.
• Develop high-resolution ocean meshes for simulations.
• Collaborate on coastal methods and validation strategies.

Skills

Coastal/ocean modeling systems experience

Scientific programming (Fortran/C/C++)

Geospatial data processing skills

Strong communication skills

Experience with Linux/HPC environments

Education

PhD in a related field

Tools

MPAS-Ocean

Python

Version control (Git)

Job description

A research facility is seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to focus on coastal-urban flooding modeling. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and experience in ocean modeling systems, along with strong programming skills. Responsibilities include developing high-resolution models, collaborating with university partners, and conducting simulations. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $70,758 to $117,925, with comprehensive benefits.