ORAU · 3 weeks ago
Ocean Modeling and Data Analysis
Pasadena, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelORAU is involved in the NASA Postdoctoral Program, which offers research opportunities to talented scientists. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar for innovative ocean modeling focused on satellite ocean salinity, where the candidate will analyze satellite data and model results to improve understanding of salinity stratification and river runoffs.
Universities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Analyze satellite data (e.g., ocean surface salinity, GRACE ocean-bottom-pressure, and altimetry sea-level) and model results
Improve understanding of near-surface salinity stratification and river runoffs
Collaborate with Dr. Y. Tony Song to ensure research work results in publications in the open literature
Qualification
Required
Recent Ph.D. in oceanography, computational fluid dynamics, or a related field
Skills in Unix/Linux
Skills in Matlab
Skills in parallel computing
Demonstrated proficiency in written and spoken English
Official doctoral transcript documents
Three letters of recommendation
Research proposal
Preferred
Prior experience with a community user models, particularly ROMS
Company
ORAU
ORAU provides innovative scientific and technical solutions to advance research and education, protect public health and the environment and strengthen national security.
Founded in 1946
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andy Page
President /CEO
Scott Miller
President and CEO, ORAU ConScientia
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