Postdoctoral Researcher, Southern Ocean Dynamics

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading research institution in Seattle seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to analyze oceanic transport pathways and engage in interdisciplinary research. This full-time position involves utilizing autonomous ocean observations and models to explore biogeochemical processes in the Southern Ocean. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in oceanography or a related field and possess a strong programming background. Opportunities for professional development exist within a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Strong physical, mathematical, and computational background.
• Experience with programming in at least one general-purpose language.
• Interest in submesoscale ocean physics and autonomous ocean observations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze observational data and model output.
• Communicate results through scientific manuscripts and presentations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary scientists at UW and Caltech.

Skills

Ocean dynamics

Biogeochemistry

Programming experience

Written and verbal communication

Collaborative skills

Education

Ph.D. in oceanography or related field

Tools

Ocean modeling software

Job description

A leading research institution in Seattle seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to analyze oceanic transport pathways and engage in interdisciplinary research. This full-time position involves utilizing autonomous ocean observations and models to explore biogeochemical processes in the Southern Ocean. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in oceanography or a related field and possess a strong programming background. Opportunities for professional development exist within a multicultural environment.