Dalhousie University's Marine Environmental Modelling Group is seeking Research Assistant/Associate
Research Assistant/Associate sought for emerging marine environmental modeling group within Dalhousie University’s Department of Oceanography (http://oceanography.dal.ca). The marine environmental modeling group works closely with the Centre for Marine Environmental Prediction (http://www.cmep.ca).
The duties of the RA include assisting in the preparation, statistical analysis and visualization of oceanographic data sets and model output, the administration of a 32-node Linux cluster, presenting oral and written reports and helping prepare manuscripts for publication.
The minimum requirements of the position include a post-secondary degree in either oceanographic, atmospheric, earth or computer sciences (BSc required, MSc preferred), and extensive experience using the Linux/UNIX operating systems and Fortran programming. Experience with Matlab is desirable. Preference will be given to candidates with experience operating general circulation models, in particular ROMS.
This is a two-year, full-time, grant-funded position. Extension dependent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Salary commensurate with experience and expertise.
To apply, please submit current CV and academic transcripts to Dr. Katja Fennel, Department of Oceanography, Dalhousie University, 1355 Oxford Street, Halifax, NS, Canada B3H 1J4 or katja.fennel@dal.ca. References will be requested prior to interviews.
Application deadline is Dec. 18, 2006.