Postdoctoral Scholar – Caltech

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Job summary

A leading research institution in California seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar in Physical Oceanography. The candidate will work on a project investigating submesoscale turbulence impacts with a focus on collaboration. A Ph.D. is required upon appointment, with preferred experience in submesoscale dynamics or ocean modeling. Interested applicants should submit a CV and research statement.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required upon appointment.
• Experience in submesoscale dynamics or ocean modeling preferred.
• Exceptional candidates without such experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on a joint Caltech–JPL project to investigate submesoscale turbulence.

Skills

Submesoscale dynamics

Ocean modeling

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

Postdoctoral Scholar in Physical Oceanography at Caltech

Overview

Applications for a postdoctoral position in Physical Oceanography at Caltech are invited. The successful candidate will work with Jörn Callies and Dimitris Menemenlis on a joint Caltech–JPL project investigating the large-scale impacts of submesoscale turbulence in the upper ocean. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in submesoscale dynamics, ocean modeling, or both, but exceptional candidates without such experience will be considered as well. A Ph.D. is required upon appointment. The expected start date is 15 November 2018.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required upon appointment.
• Experience in submesoscale dynamics, ocean modeling, or both preferred.
• Exceptional candidates without such experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Collaborate on a joint Caltech–JPL project to investigate the large-scale impacts of submesoscale turbulence in the upper ocean.

Application Process

• Applicants should send a CV and a statement of research experience (one page) to Jörn Callies at [e-mail].
• Arrange to have two letters of recommendation sent to the same email address.
• All applications and references are due by 15 August 2018.
• Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Contact

Jörn Callies: [e-mail]