Postdoctoral Position at University of Miami

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned research group in Miami invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in physical oceanography to work on high-resolution climate models. The successful candidate will analyze the Agulhas System's influence on climate change. This two-year position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading oceanographers and modelers. Interested candidates should submit their research statement, CV, and reference letters.

Qualifications

• PhD in physical oceanography, climate, or related discipline required.
• Experience with hypothesis testing and numerical modeling preferred.
• Strong analytical skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-resolution numerical experiments.
• Analyze model results to study the Agulhas System's climate impact.
• Collaborate with oceanographers and climate modelers.

Skills

Numerical modeling

Climate analysis

Research design

Education

PhD in physical oceanography or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited from candidates with a recent PhD in physical oceanography, climate, or a related discipline. The successful candidate will join a group including both sea-going oceanographers and modelers, who are studying various aspects of the Greater Agulhas System. The postdoctoral researcher will design and implement hypothesis testing numerical experiments with a very high resolution state-of-the-art global climate model, and be expected to analyze the results to study the role of the Agulhas System in 20th century climate change.

Position details

This position is available for two years, subject to renewal upon performance, beginning in summer/fall 2012.

How to apply

Applicants should submit a brief research statement, a CV, and two reference letters to Lisa Beal and Ben Kirtman ([e-mail] / [e-mail]), RSMAS-UM, 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149, USA.