[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoc Position in Ocean Modeling at Stanford University

[Leif Thomas]

POSTDOC POSITION IN OCEAN MODELING

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher in *ocean 
modeling* to work with Prof. Leif Thomas in the Department of Earth 
System Science at Stanford University. The successful candidate will 
pursue research to study the seasonal cycle of submesoscale turbulence 
in the subtropical gyres and the interaction of wind-driven inertial 
motions with eddies and fronts.The main objective of the research is to 
improve our understanding of how submesoscale processes and wave-mean 
flow interactions transfer energy between mesoscale flows and 
small-scale turbulence and how this varies seasonally. The research is 
part of multi-institution collaborative projects, and will involve a 
combination of theory, numerical modeling, simulations to design 
observational field campaigns, and analysis of submesoscale-resolving 
observations. In addition, there will be opportunities to participate in 
field campaigns in the Western Subtropical Pacific, if this is of 
interest to the candidate.

*Responsibilities*: The postdoc will lead modeling efforts to study the 
energetics of submesoscale turbulence and wave-mean flow interactions, 
present findings at project meetings and at conferences, and publish 
results in articles. The postdoc will engage with the larger group of 
collaborators involved in the projects and will use the simulations to 
help design strategies to optimally sample submesoscales in the field. 
After the field campaigns, the postdoc will have the opportunity to 
analyze the resulting submesoscale-resolving observations and use 
process simulations to aid their interpretation.

*Qualifications*: A PhD in physical oceanography or related field, 
experience with numerical modeling, a strong understanding of ocean 
dynamics, and proficiency in a data analysis software such as Matlab or 
Python are required. Experience using ROMS or a related ocean modelling 
system (e.g. CROCO) or having a prior research focus on submesoscale 
dynamics and/or wave-mean flow interactions is a plus.

Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue 
until the position is filled. The start date is flexible (ideally 
between Summer and Fall 2022), but completion of the PhD is required. As 
per university policy, candidates who have held postdoctoral 
appointments for more than four years are not eligible. The initial 
appointment is for one year and renewable for an additional year, 
subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Salary is 
commensurate with experience and a full benefits package is available 
(https://postdocbenefits.stanford.edu/benefit-options). Stanford 
postdoctoral scholars are expected to be on campus regularly, therefore 
remote appointments will not be considered. Inquiries and applications 
should be sent by email to leift at stanford.edu. Applications should 
include a CV (with a list of publications), brief statement of research 
interests and experience, and the names and contact information of three 
references.


Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants 
will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, 
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Leif Thomas
Professor
Department of Earth System Science,
Civil and Environmental Engineering (by courtesy),
and Geophysics (by courtesy)
Stanford University
473 Via Ortega Y2E2 Bldg
Stanford, CA 94305
Phone: (650) 721-1140
http://pangea.stanford.edu/~leift
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