[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoc Ocean Modeling and Theory Stanford University

[Leif Thomas]

POSTDOC POSITION IN OCEAN MODELING AND THEORY STANFORD UNIVERSITY

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher in *ocean 
modeling and theory* to work with Prof. Leif Thomas in the Department of 
Earth System Science at Stanford University. The successful candidate 
will pursue research on the interactions of internal waves with 
submesocale currents in bottom boundary layers (BBLs) as part of a 
NSF-funded, collaborative project with Prof. Jacob Wenegrat at the 
University of Maryland.

BBLs on sloping bathymetry can support submesoscale currents with strong 
shears and lateral density gradients. While progress has been made on 
understanding the physics of BBL submesoscale flows in isolation,their 
interactions with the ubiquitous internal wave field are relatively 
unexplored. Theory predicts that such submesoscale currents can 
significantly affect the properties and propagation of internal waves, 
and in particular modify how the waves reflect off bathymetry, with 
implications for wave breaking, mixing, and energy exchange between the 
waves and currents.The successful candidate will test and extend these 
theories using state-of-the-art, high-resolution numerical simulations 
and analyses of mooring observations from the Gulf Stream, East 
Greenland Current, and the Denmark Strait Overflow where internal 
wave-mean flow interactions in the BBL are likely.

Candidates should have a strong background in geophysical fluid dynamics 
with application to the ocean or atmosphere and knowledge in numerical 
modeling.Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will 
continue until the position is filled. The start date would be in 
Fall-Winter 2024, but completion of the PhD is required.The initial 
appointment is for one year and may be renewable for one additional 
year, subject to satisfactory performance, eligibility, and availability 
of funding. Applications should be sent by email to leift at stanford.edu 
and include a CV, brief statement of research interests, experience, and 
future career plans, and the names and contact information of three or 
more 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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