Postdoctoral position – University of Miami

Overview

POSTDOCTORAL position in Physical Oceanography / Ocean Observing

Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science at the University of Miami

This position is for candidates with a recent PhD in physical oceanography or similar. Experience in collection and analysis of observed datasets is desirable. The successful candidate will study in situ volume, heat, and salt transports in the context of other measurements and models, and will participate in a scientific cruise off South Africa. This project is part of a US-South African collaboration to develop sustained observations of the Agulhas Current as part of the Global Ocean Observing System.

This position is available for two years beginning around August 2018, the second year subject to renewal upon performance. Starting salary is $54,000.

Responsibilities

• Study in situ volume, heat, and salt transports in the context of other measurements and models.
• Participate in a scientific cruise off South Africa.

Qualifications

• Recent PhD in physical oceanography or a closely related field.
• Experience in collection and analysis of observed datasets is desirable.

Details

Part of a US-South African collaboration to develop sustained observations of the Agulhas Current as part of the Global Ocean Observing System. This position is available for two years beginning around August 2018, with renewal possible based on performance. Starting salary: $54,000.