Postdoc: Ocean Acoustics & Uncertainty Modeling

University System of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The University System of New Hampshire, via CARE in Durham, NH, seeks a two-year postdoctoral researcher to study uncertainty in underwater acoustic propagation and develop physics-based and empirical models validated against ocean data.

The successful candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team, contribute to manuscripts and reports, and help translate models into efficient algorithms for deployment on underwater platforms.

Qualifications

• PhD in applied mathematics, physics/applied physics, acoustics, or related discipline.
• Strong communication, writing, and programming skills.
• Ability to conduct research independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• US citizenship required.
• Interest in underwater acoustics or oceanography.

Responsibilities

• Develop models for uncertainty in underwater acoustic propagation that are applicable to a wide range of ocean environments.
• Lead efforts to translate propagation and uncertainty models into computationally efficient algorithms for underwater platforms.
• Assist in the development of manuscripts, conference presentations, and technical reports to document and communicate research findings.

Skills

Programming skills

Communication skills

Independent researcher

US citizenship

Education

Ph.D. in applicable field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Fortran

C/C++

Job description

The University System of New Hampshire, via CARE in Durham, NH, seeks a two-year postdoctoral researcher to study uncertainty in underwater acoustic propagation and develop physics-based and empirical models validated against ocean data.

The successful candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team, contribute to manuscripts and reports, and help translate models into efficient algorithms for deployment on underwater platforms.