Remote Oceanographic Modeler: Coastal Hydrodynamics

Ocean Associates Incorporated; United States; Remote; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Associates Inc. (OAI) seeks a full-time Oceanographic Technology Specialist II – Coastal Modeler to support CO-OPS in a remote role across the United States.

The position focuses on transitioning and operating a hydrodynamic coastal model, delivering reliable water level and wave predictions. Qualified candidates have a master’s in oceanography or related field with eight years of relevant experience (PhD +4 allowed).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with eight years of relevant hydrodynamic modeling experience on HPC systems.
• Understanding of oceanographic, atmospheric, riverine, and hydrologic models.
• Experience with High Performance Computing systems.
• Proficiency with Windows, Linux, and Google Collaboration Suite.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist transition to hydrodynamic coastal model based historical reanalysis system.
• Assist and contribute to upgrades to the coastal model.
• Lead development of new CO-OPS products using model output.
• Analyze coastal model output to assess nowcast/forecast skill.
• Evaluate model predictions against observations and integrate with other products.
• Act as SME on nearshore water level and wave observations for model validation.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Self-management

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree in oceanography, meteorology, hydrology, or closely related

PhD with 4 years experience substituted for Master’s +8 years

Tools

High Performance Computing

Windows

Linux

Google Docs/Sheets/Slides

Job description

Ocean Associates Inc. (OAI) seeks a full-time Oceanographic Technology Specialist II – Coastal Modeler to support CO-OPS in a remote role across the United States.

The position focuses on transitioning and operating a hydrodynamic coastal model, delivering reliable water level and wave predictions. Qualified candidates have a master’s in oceanography or related field with eight years of relevant experience (PhD +4 allowed).