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<p> NOAA/GFDL is pleased to announce an opening for a full-time,
permanent, institutionally supported (hard money) position for an
oceanographer at the ZP-3/ZP-4 level, to conduct research into the
ocean's role in the climate system, using a combination of
simulations with global ocean-climate models and analysis of
observational ocean data sets.<br>
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U.S. citizens with a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in physical
oceanography or a closely related field, and a demonstrated
ability to conduct and publish independent research into
ocean-climate dynamics are encouraged to apply.<br>
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The successful applicant will be expected to provide
significant direction for his or her specific research activities;
the broad duties of this position include:<br>
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<ul>
<li>Design, collect, compile, process, analyze and interpret
oceanographic data from studies and research using GFDL’s
realistic global ocean and coupled climate models to determine
the effect of the ocean on the climate.</li>
<li>Document and interpret the causes of observed large-scale
trends and fluctuations in oceanic properties on inter-annual
and longer timescales.</li>
<li>Conduct theoretical and experimental research to develop
numerical models of the Earth's physical, chemical, and
biological processes and their interactions to form
comprehensive models of the Earth system in order to understand
past and present climates and to predict future climate.</li>
<li>Identify key oceanographic processes for inclusion or
improvement in ocean-climate models.</li>
<li>Provide leadership in collective efforts to evaluate the
physical fidelity of ocean-climate models and improve their
ability to make skillful climate projections, particularly with
regard to sea-level rise, oceanic heat and carbon uptake.</li>
</ul>
It is expected that a successful applicant will have previous
experience with:<br>
<ul>
<li>Conducting experiments with or analyzing output from
large-scale oceanographic, realistic global ocean and coupled
climate models to improve knowledge of the climate system and
provide information that will assist coastal communities in
adapting to climate change and increasing the scientific value
of in oceanographic observations, such as those from the Array
for Real-Time Geostrophic Oceanography (ARGO) and repeat
hydrography.<br>
</li>
<li>Documenting and interpreting the causes of observed
large-scale trends and fluctuations in oceanic properties on
various timescales.<br>
</li>
<li>Identifying key oceanographic processes for inclusion or
improvement in ocean-climate models and assisting in improvement
of ocean-climate models in order to make skillful climate
projections for sea-level rise, oceanic heat or carbon uptake.</li>
</ul>
and at the more senior ZP-4 level:<br>
<ul>
<li>Providing guidance in long-term monitoring system design and
mentoring scientists in addressing questions about the ocean’s
role in a changing climate.</li>
</ul>
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Please note that this job opening will close on September 7, 2016
(with possible extension). The link to the job opening, along with
instructions on how to apply, can be found at:<br>
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