Postdoctoral Scholar – Scripps Institution of Oceanography

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Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to conduct advanced analysis related to hydraulically controlled flows in the Pacific Ocean. The role requires strong analytical skills and programming experience, ideal for someone with a Ph.D. in physical oceanography. The position offers an opportunity to work on significant oceanographic datasets and contribute to impactful research.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of Postdoctoral experience or nearing completion of Ph.D.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical background.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis of dense 3D datasets in physical oceanography.
• Perform data quality control and numerical model analysis.
• Possibly engage in numerical modeling using MITgcm.

Skills

Data analysis

Programming in Python

Programming in R

Programming in Matlab

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in physical oceanography or a related field

Tools

MITgcm

Job description

Postdoctoral Scholar – Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Conduct analysis of a dense 3D dataset of moorings and tows resolving hydraulically controlled flows, breaking internal waves, turbulent mixing and other processes in the Samoan Passage, a constriction in the abyssal Pacific Ocean.

Analysis will involve some data quality control, numerical model analysis and possibly some numerical modeling using MITgcm, depending on the candidate’s experience, interest and qualifications.

Qualifications Required and Preferred Academic Background:

• Applicants should have 0-2 years of Postdoctoral experience, or be nearing completion of their Ph.D. (estimated within 3 months), and be self-motivated and hard-working.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce scientific publications and presentations and meet project milestones are required.
• Strong analytical background with a Ph.D. in physical oceanography or a related field.
• Programming experience working in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, R and Matlab is highly desired.
• Experience with moored and/or towed shipboard data and numerical models such as MITgcm is desired.

Application Procedure:

Please contact Professor Matthew Alford via email at [e-mail] with a CV including a list of any publications, a personal statement of the candidate’s experience and career goals, and the names and email contact information for three references. Initial appointment is for one year, with extension possible contingent upon candidate eligibility, performance, and eligibility of funding. Position open until filled, with preference to applications received by December 1st, 2017.

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