[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoc on Marine Heat Wave Dynamics at in Henri Drake's Ocean and Climate Dynamics group at UC Irvine (Irvine, CA)

[Henri Drake]

Dear colleagues,

I am hiring a 2-year postdoc in the Ocean and Climate Dynamics group at UC Irvine for a NASA-funded collaborative project on the characteristics and drivers of marine heat waves globally.

The job ad says the first review date is September 27th, but applications will not reviewed until October 7th and the position will remain open until the respective candidates are selected.
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Dr. Henri Drake in the Department of Earth System Science at the University of California, Irvine is seeking a motivated postdoctoral scholar to use innovative object detection and water mass transformation methods to investigate the physical drivers of extreme Marine Heatwaves. The postdoc will collaborate closely with another UCI postdoc and co-PI Dr. Gaël Forget at MIT.

The selected candidate will be expected to analyze the spatiotemporal evolution of marine heatwaves events in numerical ocean models (global ECCOv4 and regional eddy- and tide-resolving MOM6) and observations; to employ water mass transformation budgets to identify their diabatic drivers; and to communicate their results through peer reviewed publications, conference presentations, open-source code development, and open data sharing. They will also be expected to contribute to a supportive and vibrant group culture and mentor undergraduate and doctoral students in the group.

Position perks:
This is a two-year position that is renewable, pending good progress and available funding. The salary will range from 66,737 to 80,034 USD per year, scaling with experience as detailed here <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NOYsgsY3aDqvWGUMqrjwdbgcxx3aS5EQ/view> and includes generous benefits.

Perks of the ESS department and UCI Campus:
The Ocean and Climate Dynamics group led by Dr. Henri Drake uses theory and numerical simulation to study multi-scale dynamical ocean processes that are particularly relevant to Earth System dynamics and anthropogenic change. The group benefits from close collaborations with both ocean model developers and sea-going oceanographers.

The Earth System Science Department at UC Irvine is highly interdisciplinary. It includes 28 faculty with broad expertise, all devoted to the study of the Earth as a coupled system. UC Irvine is located in Orange County, about halfway between the diverse metropolitan areas of Los Angeles and San Diego. It is a sunny and pleasant place to live, surrounded by beaches, parks, mountains.

If you have any questions please email Professor Henri Drake (hfdrake at uci.edu <mailto:hfdrake at uci.edu>) with “Postdoc Application Question” in the subject line. You can learn more about our research group from our website: https://faculty.sites.uci.edu/drakelab/.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
● An expected or recent Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography or a closely related field
● Experience analyzing numerical ocean model output and/or ocean observations
● Proficient programming (Python, Matlab, or Julia) and strong quantitative skills
● Detail oriented with strong organizational and communication skills

Desired qualifications:
Experience with High Performance Computing is strongly desired. Ideal candidates will have some experience with ocean model budgets, water mass transformation theory, and/or space-based remote sensing of the ocean.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V, please include publications list on CV.

Cover Letter - Please describe your immediate and long-term research goals.

Statement of Research (Optional)

Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence <https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/shortcuts/diversity>. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement <https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/shortcuts/guidance_ieactivities>.
(Optional)

Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form <https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/shortcuts/sexual_misconduct_form>
Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
3-5 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09289

I also have a second open postdoc position for a related companion project (Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09281)

Best,
Henri

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Henri F. Drake (he/him)
Assistant Professor
Department of Earth System Science <http://www.ess.uci.edu/>
University of California, Irvine
https://faculty.sites.uci.edu/drakelab/

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