Postdoctoral Research Position in Computational Ocean Dynamics – Johns Hopkins University

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Participation in health plans

Job summary

A prestigious research institution in Maryland is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Ocean Dynamics. The role involves contributing to ocean circulation model solutions, developing parameterizations for climate models, and creating software for large datasets. A Ph.D. in a related field is required. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. completion required.
• Creative, independent thinker with strong interest in ocean circulation.
• Knowledge in ocean circulation, numerical models, or high performance computing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and analyze global ocean circulation model solutions.
• Develop parameterizations for coarser-scale models.
• Implement a software framework for large datasets.

Skills

Ocean circulation

Numerical ocean models

High performance computing

Education

Ph.D. in dynamical or physical oceanography

Job description

Overview

Postdoctoral Research Position in Computational Ocean Dynamics – Johns Hopkins University

The Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate or assistant research scientist. The successful candidate will join a team designing, computing, disseminating, and analyzing cutting edge global ocean circulation model solutions. The research aims to advance knowledge of the role of small-scale processes on the large-scale general circulation of the ocean, and in high Reynolds number rotating stratified fluids in general. It will build parameterizations of the effects of these small-scale processes for use in coarser-scale models, such as coupled climate models, and develop software to handle petabyte- to exabyte-scale datasets for non-specialist users. Further information about relevant research may be found at: http://sites.krieger.jhu.edu/haine/

Responsibilities

• Contribute to designing, computing, disseminating, and analyzing global ocean circulation model solutions.
• Develop parameterizations of small-scale processes for use in coarser-scale models (e.g., coupled climate models).
• Design and implement a software framework for petabyte- to exabyte-scale datasets and enable access for non-specialist users.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in dynamical or physical oceanography, or related field.
• Creative, independent thinker with strong interest in ocean circulation, numerical ocean models, and high performance computing.
• Knowledge in one or more of the following areas is advantageous: ocean circulation and dynamics, numerical ocean models, high performance computing.

Start date is negotiable; completion of the Ph.D. is required. The appointment may extend up to three years. Appointees will receive a competitive salary and benefits and will be eligible to participate in Johns Hopkins University health plans.

Application Process

Applications should be submitted electronically through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/57117 by December 16, 2018 to receive full consideration. They should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, plus three confidential reference letters.

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunities/affirmative action employer. Under-represented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Note

This posting includes a historical deadline and may reflect a closed posting. Please verify current opportunities on the department or university careers page.