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Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Ocean Modelling

University of Oxford
Department of Physics (Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics)
Grade 7 (£30,434 – £37,394)
Full time, fixed term, 32 months
Closing date: 30 September 2015
Job reference: 119325

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Ocean Modelling. This post is a UK contribution to the international “Overturning in the Subpolar North Atlantic Program” (OSNAP) and it is available for a fixed-term of 32 months.

The postholder will use a state-of-the-art ocean model and its adjoint to probe the sensitivity of the circulation of the subpolar North Atlantic to surface forcing anomalies and to anomalies observed by OSNAP in the ocean interior. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with OSNAP partners at Oxford, in the UK and internationally. The postholder will have the opportunity to teach.

Applicants should possess, or be very close to obtaining, a doctorate in a physical, mathematical or computational science. Strong numerical modelling skills and proven track record of original research is essential. Previous experience in physical oceanography or climate physics will be an advantage.

Please direct informal enquiries to David Marshall (david.marshall@physics.ox.ac.uk) or Helen Johnson (helen.johnson@earth.ox.ac.uk).

Only applications received before 12.00 midday on 30 September 2015 can be considered. You will be required to upload a CV, publication list, supporting statement and details of two referees as part of your online application. To apply, or for further details including the job description and selection criteria, please visit www.recruit.ox.ac.uk and search by vacancy number 119325.

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NOAA/AOML’s Physical Oceanography Division has announced the opening of three new positions. These positions are at the ZP3/ZP4 level (equivalent to GS12-14 level, or assistant to associate scientist with tenure).

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

These positions can be found on USA jobs or by following the link below:

https://www.usajobs.gov/Search?Keyword=oceanography&Location=Miami%2C+Florida&search=Search&AutoCompleteSelected=true

These positions will remain open until June 15, 2015.

For more information about the division and a link to open positions can be found at:
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/phod/

Open Postdoctoral Position at Duke University with Susan Lozier

A postdoctoral research position is available in the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University. The researcher will take the lead on a study of the mechanisms by which variable wind and buoyancy forcing impact nutrient delivery and productivity in the North Atlantic subtropical basin on interannual time scales. In order to understand interbasin differences, a secondary focus will be on the North Pacific subtropical gyre. The study will involve analyses of both observational data and model output.

Funding is available for the postdoctoral researcher to occupy a full time position at Duke for at least two years. Candidates should have a PhD in oceanography and are expected to have experience in the gathering, analysis and interpretation of observational and/or modeling data.

Applicants should submit a cv, a one-page cover letter describing their interest in this position, and the names of three references to Susan Lozier (mslozier@duke.edu). Review of applications will begin on June 10, 2015 and continue until the position is filled.

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