The Water School at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, FL, USA has a postdoctoral researcher position available starting ASAP for one year, with likely extension for a second year. The researcher will develop COAWST numeric models of SW Florida to investigate linkages between the oceans and estuaries. Applicants should have a relevant PhD degree and experience with COAWST modeling systems and a record of published research in physical oceanography or related oceanic science. The salary is $60K per year with benefits. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately. All applications must be submitted electronically through the FGCU website R0003989 Post Doctoral Research Associate.
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Job Summary
This postdoctoral research associate will provide an excellent opportunity for an early career researcher to work collaboratively with FGCU scientists exploring the linkages between the Gulf of Mexico and SW Florida using the COAWST numerical modeling system. The candidate will be expected to develop models with nested grids that couple the ROMS hydrodynamic model with SWAN and the Community Sediment Transport Modeling System. A team of FGCU scientists will be working on this project and there is room for creative approaches by the postdoctoral research associate to develop tools to better understand the links between ocean sourced harmful algal blooms and river sourced blue-green algae blooms, among other contaminants.
Job Description
Typical duties include but not limited to:
• Assists faculty research mentor with research project.
• Develop predictive numerical models of SW Florida estuaries and the Gulf of Mexico.
Other duties:
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
• Ph. D. in Oceanography or related field
• Experience with COAWST numerical modeling system
• They should have strong coding skills (e.g., Fortran, MATLAB, Python, R, and/or other scripting languages).
Preferred Qualifications
• A record of published research in physical oceanography or related fields