University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Postdoctoral Fellow – Ocean Process Studies

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Descripción de la vacante

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow for Ocean Process Studies. This role involves investigating submesoscale ocean processes and their effects on phytoplankton productivity, with responsibilities that include data analysis and collaboration on research projects. Strong communication skills and a Ph.D. in a relevant field are required, as well as the ability to work within a diverse team environment.

Formación

• Highly motivated and ability to work independently.
• Organizational proficiency required.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a research group.

Responsabilidades

• Study oceanic submesoscale processes and implications for vertical fluxes.
• Assist in grant proposal writing and supervise students.
• Engage in numerical and theoretical work motivated by observations.

Conocimientos

Knowledge of ocean dynamics

Data analysis

Strong oral and written communication skills

Educación

Ph.D. in oceanography, engineering, environmental physics or a closely-related field

Descripción del empleo

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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Postdoctoral Fellow – Ocean Process Studies

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOUTH
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Postdoctoral Fellow – Ocean Process Studies

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral fellow to study oceanic submesoscale processes, their implications for vertical fluxes on scales of 100 m – 10 km, and their impact on phytoplankton productivity in seasonally variable regimes, using modeling and analysis. Knowledge of ocean dynamics and modeling at small and large scales, mixing parameterizations, data analysis, and theoretical oceanography is a plus.

The position is funded by an NSF collaborative study with with Dr. Amala Mahadevan, Senior Scientist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and offers broad interdisciplinary numerical and theoretical work motivated by observations. The fellow will also interact with graduate students and scientists at the College of Engineering and the School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST) at UMass Dartmouth. Other responsibilities may include assistance in grant proposal writing and general lab/student supervision.

The minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in oceanography, engineering, environmental physics or a closely-related field. The candidate should be highly motivated and have demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a research group. Organizational proficiency and strong oral and written communication skills are essential. The initial appointment at UMass Dartmouth will be for one year, with possibilities for extension to a second year.

Applicants should send a letter stating your interests and qualifications, along with a current curriculum vitae, a brief narrative describing your professional goals, and a list of three references, electronically

Inquires may be directed to: Professor Amit Tandon ([e-mail]), Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The anticipated start date is August 1, 2016.

An official graduate transcript will be required for finalists.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth values excellence, diversity, transparency, student-centeredness, accountability, innovation, engagement, collaboration, collegiality and safety.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or other protected class.

The University of Massachusetts reserves the right to conduct background checks on potential employees.

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