Postdoctoral Fellow, Ocean & Climate Modeling

University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina’s School of Earth, Ocean and Environment invites applications for a Staff Research Grant position focused on high‑resolution regional ocean simulations and related analyses. The successful candidate will lead independent lab and computational research, coordinate activities, and contribute to publications and proposals.

The role requires a Doctoral (Ph.D.) by the start date, expertise in physical oceanography and ocean modeling, and proficiency in Fortran, Python,

Qualifications

• Requires a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree by start date.
• Preferred expertise in physical oceanography and/or environmental fluid mechanics.
• Expertise in ocean circulation modeling.
• Ability to independently design and run simulations using ROMS or MOM6.
• Fluency in Fortran, Python, and/or Matlab.
• Demonstrated record of independently led research.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent research activities aligned with grant objectives.
• Conduct numerical experiments and analyze model outputs.
• Publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals and reports.
• Coordinate research activities and mentor students and research personnel.
• Develop new research directions and proposals for sponsored programs.
• Perform other duties to support the project and department.

Skills

Physical oceanography

Ocean circulation modeling

ROMS/MOM6

Fortran

Python

MATLAB

Independent research leadership

Education

Doctoral (Ph.D.) in relevant field

Tools

ROMS

MOM6

Job description

University of South Carolina’s School of Earth, Ocean and Environment invites applications for a Staff Research Grant position focused on high‑resolution regional ocean simulations and related analyses. The successful candidate will lead independent lab and computational research, coordinate activities, and contribute to publications and proposals.

The role requires a Doctoral (Ph.D.) by the start date, expertise in physical oceanography and ocean modeling, and proficiency in Fortran, Python,