Postdoctoral Scientist - University of California, Santa Cruz
Company: MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to In
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: June 1, 2025
|
|
|
Job Description:
Postdoctoral Scientist - University of California, Santa CruzThe
Department of Ocean Sciences (https://oceansci.ucsc.edu/) at the
University of California, Santa Cruz, and the Institute of
Geophysics and Planetary Physics and Department of Atmospheric and
Oceanic Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles,
invite applications for the position of Postdoctoral Scientist to
study coupled physical and biogeochemical processes along the
central California coast as influenced by ocean/estuarine exchange
and by nutrient and other input from anthropogenic sources. The
project involves the development of a high-resolution ocean model
for the study region (outside the San Francisco Bay) using the
Regional Ocean Modeling System (ROMS) and/or analysis of its output
to understand the impact of local pollution on coastal ocean
productivity, hypoxia, and acidification.The Postdoctoral Scientist
will work under the supervision of Profs. Christopher Edwards
(UCSC) and James McWilliams (UCLA) and will collaborate with
scientists at the Southern California Coastal Water Research
Project Authority (www.sccwrp.org) and the San Francisco Estuary
Institute (www.sfei.org). The scholar will be expected to lead
their aspect of the project while simultaneously working as part of
a team. Strong quantitative skills and experience with numerical
models and scientific programming is advantageous, particularly
with Fortran and either Matlab or Python. Strong communication and
interpersonal skills are helpful.Residency in either Santa Cruz or
Los Angeles is possible with the expectation of travel between the
two locations.SALARYCommensurate with qualifications and
experience. Minimum annual salary rates are made based on the
individual's experience level, which is determined by the number of
months of postdoctoral service at any institution. See current
salary scale for Postdoctoral Titles at .BASIC QUALIFICATIONSPh.D.
(or equivalent foreign degree) in an area of ocean sciences,
ecological modeling, or a related field.POSITION AVAILABLEAs soon
as possible after initial review of the applications. Ph.D. must be
in hand at the time of the initial appointment.MAXIMUM DURATION OF
SERVICE IN A POSTDOCTORAL TITLEPostdoctoral Scholar appointments
are full-time; the initial appointment will be for one year, with
the possibility of reappointment. Reappointment will be contingent
upon positive performance review and availability of funding. The
total duration of an individual's postdoctoral service may not
exceed five years, including postdoctoral service at any
institution. Under limited circumstances, an exception to this
limit may be considered, not to exceed a sixth year.APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTSSubmit application materials to Professor Christopher
Edwards (cedwards@ucsc.edu).Documents/Materials
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Keywords: MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to In, Cupertino , Postdoctoral Scientist - University of California, Santa Cruz, Other , Santa Cruz, California
|
Click
here to apply!
|
