The University of Washington, School of Oceanography invites applications for a postdoctoral position. The position requires a PhD in Physical Oceanography, or related field, and expertise in numerical circulation modeling. The successful applicant will work closely with a Physical Oceanographer, Dr. Parker MacCready in developing a ROMS-based model of Puget Sound. Desired skills include familiarity with ROMS, MATLAB, UNIX, model-data comparison techniques, and the physics of stratified tidal flow over rough topography. The position is for one year, beginning on or after August 1, 2008, renewable for a second year and is not eligible for tenure. This is a full-time position.
Applications should be submitted by mail, and include CV, publication list, statement of research interests, one-page summary of Ph.D. thesis, names/addresses of four references, and immigration status of non-citizens. Review of applications will begin on July 1, 2008.
Applications should be sent to Dr. Russell McDuff, University of Washington, School of Oceanography, Box 357940, Seattle, WA, 98195-7940.
For further information contact Parker MacCready:
parker@ocean.washington.edu,
(206) 685-9588,
www.ocean.washington.edu/people/faculty/parker/
The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. The University of Washington, a recipient of the 2006 Alfred P. Sloan award for Faculty Career Flexibility, is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty.