[ES_JOBS_NET] 2-year postdoctoral position, global and regional ocean oxygen, GA Tech
Christine Wiedinmyer
christinew at ucar.edu
Wed Apr 22 09:51:58 MDT 2026
https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psc/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=3000&JobOpeningId=297564&PostingSeq=1
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Location
Atlanta, GA
Job Summary
The School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences invites applications for a
2-year postdoctoral position focusing on the global and regional ocean
oxygen trends and variability. This position will assess the trends and
variability of the ocean oxygen content, uncertainties, and their linkages
to other physical and biogeochemical variables through the coordinated
intercomparison of observational datasets. This position will contribute to
the Gridded Dataset Intercomparison Project (GODIP-DO,
https://godip.github.io) and there will be opportunities to collaborate
with the international community of scientists.
Responsibilities
- Analyze dissolved oxygen trends and variability and their
uncertainties using observational datasets to address scientific hypotheses
in collaboration with the PIs
- Engage with the GODIP project (https://godip.github.io/
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and the SCOR working group 4D-BGC (https://4d-bgc.github.io/
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)
- Assist the PIs in data management including formatting and verifying
large observational datasets
- Develop conference presentations and manuscripts for publication in
peer-review scientific journals to disseminate the outcome of the research
Required Qualifications
A doctoral degree in oceanography or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional desired experiences include:
(1) Scientific experiences in biogeochemistry, chemical and/or physical
oceanography, physical-biogeochemical interactions, and related areas
(2) Excellent quantitative skills in statistical analyses, computing (e.g.
python), machine learning, and/or analyses of large geophysical datasets
(3) Strong oral and written communication skills as evidenced in
peer-review journal publications and conference presentations
(4) Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Proposed Salary
$63,480 annually
Required Documents to Attach
Interested applicants should submit the following as PDF files only, and
via the Georgia Tech Careers portal <https://hr.gatech.edu/careers/>:
- A letter of application
- Curriculum Vitae
Contact Information
For additional information, contact: taka.ito at eas.gatech.edu.
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This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
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This role is not considered a position of trust.
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This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment
background screening.
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