Postdoc in coupled physical-biogeochemical modeling, HBOI

[MJiang]

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) at Florida Atlantic University is seeking applicants for a two-year Postdoctoral appointment in the area of coupled physical-biogeochemical modeling in coastal and shelf oceans.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to define their own research topics/direction that fits into the HBOI strategic research plan (http://fau.edu/hboi/pdf/StrategicPlan.pdf). The candidate should also be willing to work with a team of scientists with various research interests in a university culture that fosters innovation and collaboration within our institute, with colleagues at FAU and other collaborators.

The research interest can be either estuarine-coastal systems or shelf-regional scale processes including, but not limited to, eutrophication, harmful algal blooms, carbon cycle, and meso-scale processes. We are particularly interested in candidates who have strong mathematical skills and a strong interest in marine interdisciplinary research. Experiences with ocean numerical models are necessary. Experiences with field work, GIS, data assimilation, and/or terrestrial processes will be a plus.

Minimum Requirements
(1) A Ph.D. in an area applicable to marine science and oceanography
(2) Strong mathematical and numerical skills
(3) Experience with ocean numerical models
(4) A strong interest in marine interdisciplinary research such as water quality, ecosystem dynamics, and/or carbon cycle

For further inquiry about position #979800, please contact Dr. Mingshun Jiang at HBOI/FAU, phone: 772-242-2254, email: jiangm@fau.edu.

Salary Range
$40,000-$45,000

To Apply
All applicants must apply electronically to the posted position (reference applicable position number from above) on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://jobs.fau.edu), by completing the Faculty, Administrative, Managerial & Professional Position Application and submitting the related documents. Applications will be accepted through 01/20/2014 or until the position is filled. See attached file for more details of application procedure.