Postdoctoral Fellow HAB

Florida Atlantic University; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct coupled physical-biogeochemical modeling of HABs in subtropical estuaries. The appointment supports NOAA ECOHAB and HBOI research, located at Fort Pierce, FL, for two years with potential extension.

You will work with a team at HBOI and University of Georgia to simulate phytoplankton dynamics, predict future water quality, and contribute to publications and proposals.

Qualifications

• PhD from an accredited institution in Marine Science, Oceanography, or closely related fields.
• Strong mathematical skills and programming experience.
• Significant experience in numerical modeling and familiarity with ROMS, POM, or FVCOM.
• Fundamental knowledge of coastal phytoplankton blooms and biogeochemical cycles.

Responsibilities

• Develops and improves a coupled physical-biogeochemical model for Indian River Lagoon.
• Performs numerical simulations, analyzes model results and data.
• Prepares research presentations, manuscripts, and proposals.
• Coordinates between modeling, field and lab teams.
• Participates in field and lab work.

Skills

Mathematics

Programming

Numerical modeling

Ocean models

Coastal biogeochemistry

Education

PhD in Marine Science/Oceanography or related field

Tools

Fortran

Matlab

Python

Linux

Job description

Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.

Position Summary

The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct coupled physical-biogeochemical modeling to understand harmful algal blooms (HABs) in subtropical estuaries. The new hire will work with a team of scientists at HBOI and University of Georgia to examine key physical and biogeochemical processes driving the phytoplankton blooms and the selection mechanisms of dominant phytoplankton groups/species. The long-term goals are to predict future changes of water quality, phytoplankton blooms, and ecosystems including seagrass in this region under the influences of human activity and climate change. This position is located at FAU's Harbor Branch campus in Fort Pierce, FL, and is funded by the NOAA ECOHAB program and HBOIF. The appointment will be for two years with possible extension depending on funding availability and job performance.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Develops and improves a coupled physical-biogeochemical model for Indian River Lagoon
• Performs numerical simulations, analysis of the model results, and data analysis
• Prepares research presentations, manuscripts, and proposals

Additional duties and responsibilities

• Assists in coordination between modeling, field and lab research teams
• Participates and assists in field and/or lab work

Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Marine Science, Oceanography, or closely related fields by time of application.
• Strong mathematical skills and significant programming experience (e.g. Fortran, Matlab, Python, Linux).
• Significant experience in numerical modeling and familiar with at least one of the ocean models such as ROMS, POM, and FVCOM.
• Fundamental knowledge in coastal phytoplankton blooms, biogeochemical cycles, and/or ecosystem dynamics.

Salary

$60,000 - $66,000 annually

College or Department

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

Location

Harbor Branch (HBOI)

Work Days and Hours

N/A

Application Deadline

2027-12-31