Postdoctoral Associate - Ocean Science

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The Ocean Science Department at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science has an exciting full-time opportunity for a Postdoctoral Associate. The successful candidate will join the NSF project FOCUS, investigating oceanic variability in Florida Straits and its influence on coastal sea level and flooding. The Postdoctoral Associate will work with a multi-year dataset of temperature, salinity, and geostrophic velocity from nine inverted echo-sounder moorings (CPIES) deployed across the Straits. Satellite and tide gauge observations will help relate processes in the Straits to local and regional climatic conditions. The candidate will join research cruises and collaborate with graduate and undergraduate students. Experience in processing and analyzing in situ ocean data in the context of geophysical dynamical processes is strongly desired.

CORE JOB SUMMARY

We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to join NSF project FOCUS, investigating oceanic variability in Florida Straits and its influence on coastal sea level and flooding. The postdoc will work with a multi-year dataset of temperature, salinity, and geostrophic velocity from nine inverted echo-sounder moorings (CPIES) deployed across the Straits. Satellite and tide gauge observations will help relate processes in the Straits to local and regional climatic conditions. The postdoc will join research cruises and collaborate with graduate and undergraduate students. Experience in processing and analyzing in situ ocean data in the context of geophysical dynamical processes is strongly desired. After applying, please send your resume and research statement to Lisa Beal, Ph.D at lbeal@miami.edu.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts research on specific areas of study, both on a computer and aboard ship, as assigned.

• Prepares technical reports and scientific papers for publishing.

• Maintains and applies a substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art observations, principles and theories.

• Develops tools and code to conduct advanced analyses of ocean and atmosphere datasets.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Recent Ph.D. in physical oceanography or relevant field

Experience:

Proven ability to formulate scientific hypotheses, conduct rigorous analyses, and clearly communicate scientific results and conclusions in peer-reviewed publications.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Persistent, resourceful, precise, respectful, open and inclusive.

• Skill in collecting, organizing, analyzing, and visualizing oceanographic data.

• Skill in clear communication of complex ideas

• Ability to recognize and solve challenging problems, both independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff