University of Washington Applied Physics Laboratory Research Associate Position

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 50,400 - 51,600; Full time

Job summary

A research institution is seeking a Research Associate with a Ph.D. in physical oceanography. The position involves participating in research cruises, analyzing data, and working with models. Candidates should have proven capability to work at sea and knowledge of MATLAB. This role offers a salary range of $50,400 to $51,600.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physical oceanography required.
• Proven ability to work at sea, sometimes under adverse conditions.
• Familiarity with current practice in studying internal waves is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in two research cruises and assist in cruise planning.
• Analyze observations and synthesize with model output.
• Coordinate with modeling and turbulence work.

Skills

Ability to work at sea

Proficiency in MATLAB

Familiarity with internal tide, internal waves

Education

Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography

Job description

University of Washington Applied Physics Laboratory Research Associate Position

Salary: 50,400.00 – 51,600.00
Type: Full Time – Student/Graduate/Internship

Overview

The University of Washington Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a recent Ph.D. in physical oceanography to study internal waves, mixing and rotating hydraulics in the energetic abyssal flows of the Samoan Passage. The research will include detailed observations from profiling moorings, lowered CTD/Doppler profilers and turbulence profilers in two cruises (March 2012 and September 2013), as well as numerical modeling of regional-scale flows and small-scale processes within the Passage. The work is funded by the National Science Foundation with Profs. Matthew Alford and James Girton as Principal Investigators. The initial appointment will extend for one year with a potential second and third year granted with satisfactory progress.

Responsibilities

• Participate in two research cruises; assist in cruise planning and data collection.
• Analyze the observations and synthesize them with the model output.
• Depending on interest and skills, participate in running the models (MITgcm and POM).
• Coordinate with modeling and turbulence work by Prof. Glenn Carter.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physical oceanography.
• Proven ability to work at sea, sometimes under adverse conditions.
• Desirable familiarity with current practice in studying the internal tide, internal waves, hydraulically controlled flows and mixing.
• Working knowledge of MATLAB; ability to take the lead in analyzing observations.

Education

Required Education: Doctorate

Notes

International Candidates Will Be Considered.

How to Apply

Please submit curriculum vitae including a list of publications and names and addresses of three references to: [e-mail]