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MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention lists this Postdoc position at MIT on Ocean Modeling and Transport opportunity in cambridge, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
The Environmental Dynamics Lab (ENDLab) in Mechanical Engineering at MIT is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral position in ocean modeling and transport. The candidate will work on a combination of model development, analysis of Lagrangian transport of inertial material, and associated biochemical interactions. Applications include the behavior of ocean drifters, transport of sediment plumes, and transport of plastic and micro-plastic debris; the associated impact on ocean biology is an important consideration. The postdoc will directly interact with field experiments, and there will be opportunities to participate in research cruises.
Responsibilities
Work on model development and analysis related to ocean transport and biochemical interactions.
Study Lagrangian transport of inertial material and applications to drifters, sediment plumes, and debris transport.
Collaborate with field experiments and participate in research cruises as opportunities arise.
Engage in cross-disciplinary collaboration with lab and faculty members.
Qualifications
Completed a doctoral degree in geophysical fluid dynamics, physical oceanography or a related field;
A strong background in geophysical fluid dynamics, numerical analysis, and ocean modeling;
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with sediment and sediment plume dynamics, biochemical dynamics, and turbulence/LES modeling is desirable.
Application Materials
Curriculum vitae with complete list of publications;
A one-page statement of PhD research and future interests;
Contact information of 3 references.
The complete application package should be sent as a single pdf file to Prof. Thomas Peacock ( ).
Position Details
The position will be initially for 18 months and is renewable for an additional 6 to 12 months based on progress and performance. The salary would be commensurate with experience. Preferred starting date early Sept 2019.
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Worksite address
cambridge, MA, 02140, US
Who can apply
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