Postdoctoral Researcher: Ocean Circulation & Climate Dynamics

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

Job summary

A prestigious research institute in Miami is seeking postdoctoral research associates to study the variability of ocean circulation and heat transport. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography or a related field and demonstrate an ability to publish. Knowledge of numerical modeling and specific ocean models is desirable. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative research team at NOAA/AOML.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to publish results in peer-reviewed literature.
• Experience with ocean or coupled atmosphere-ocean models preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate variability of the South Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation.
• Examine contributions of AMOC to ocean heat transport.

Skills

Numerical modeling

Analysis of large-scale ocean datasets

Knowledge of Unix

Fortran programming

Education

Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography, Atmospheric Science, or related field

Tools

GFDL Modular Ocean Model (MOM)

NCAR CESM/CCSM

Job description

A prestigious research institute in Miami is seeking postdoctoral research associates to study the variability of ocean circulation and heat transport. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography or a related field and demonstrate an ability to publish. Knowledge of numerical modeling and specific ocean models is desirable. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative research team at NOAA/AOML.