Postdoctoral Scholar — California Current Oceanography

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

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in Physical Oceanography. The role involves conducting research on the California Current System, utilizing climate models and datasets. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in physical oceanography with strong quantitative and programming skills. The position is based in Monterey, California, and offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration on fisheries management projects.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative skills required.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as MATLAB, R, or Python.
• Experience with numerical climate and/or ocean modeling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on physical oceanography of the California Current System.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects aimed at fisheries management.
• Investigate marine ecosystem predictability and impacts of ocean variability.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Programming languages (MATLAB, R, Python)

Scientific writing

Statistical downscaling techniques

Education

Ph.D. in physical oceanography or related discipline

Job description

A leading research institution is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in Physical Oceanography. The role involves conducting research on the California Current System, utilizing climate models and datasets. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in physical oceanography with strong quantitative and programming skills. The position is based in Monterey, California, and offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration on fisheries management projects.