Postdoc research associate at Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University, Department of Oceanography seeks to hire a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Coastal Ocean Hydrodynamic Modeling, starting September 1, 2009. The appointment is for 24 months. Primary responsibilities include assessing and improving a hydrodynamic model of surface currents over the Texas-Louisiana continental shelf for oil spill trajectory modeling. There are two related projects examining regional hypoxia and harmful algal blooms that will use the same hydrodynamic model as a base, so the successful candidate is expected to collaborate with these other research efforts. Minimum requirement: completed PhD in physical oceanography or closely related field. Candidates are expected to have experience using the Regional Ocean Modeling System (ROMS), and have a solid background in programming in a variety of languages. Individuals should be creative, organized, motivated, have excellent communication skills, and able to work well as part of a group. Annual salary is $50,000. Review of the applications will begin immediately, and proceed until the position is filled. Please email a statement of research interests, CV, and names of three references to: Dr. Robert Hetland (hetland@tamu.edu). Texas A&M University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from under-represented and minority groups.