Postdoctoral Fellow: Submesoscale Ocean Dynamics & LES

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to study submesoscale dynamics in ocean bottom boundary layers. The successful candidate will employ Large-Eddy Simulations and must have a strong background in physical oceanography, along with skills in Python and Matlab for data analysis and modeling. This position offers collaboration opportunities and is ideal for researchers passionate about ocean dynamics.

Qualifications

• PhD in physical oceanography or related field by start date.
• Experience with ocean dynamics and numerical modeling.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure, run, and analyze numerical simulations of the ocean bottom boundary layer.
• Develop theory explaining how submesoscale processes modify flow energetics.
• Publish in journals and present at conferences.

Skills

Python

Matlab

Ocean dynamics

Numerical modeling

Communication skills

Education

PhD in physical oceanography or fluid dynamics

Job description

A leading research institution is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to study submesoscale dynamics in ocean bottom boundary layers. The successful candidate will employ Large-Eddy Simulations and must have a strong background in physical oceanography, along with skills in Python and Matlab for data analysis and modeling. This position offers collaboration opportunities and is ideal for researchers passionate about ocean dynamics.