[ES_JOBS_NET] research scientist position in physical and biogeochemical oceanography, GA Tech

Christine Wiedinmyer christinew at ucar.edu
Thu May 14 16:01:28 MDT 2026


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*Overview*

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations,
high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding
and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly
encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as
outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence,
diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration
and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has
policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that
attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

*About Georgia Tech*

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the
heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and
cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through
top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering,
computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's
faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year
in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence,
energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national
security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for
research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a
medical school.

*Georgia Tech's Mission and Values*

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and
improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are
foundational to everything we do:

   1. Students are our top priority.
   2. We strive for excellence.
   3. We thrive on diversity.
   4. We celebrate collaboration.
   5. We champion innovation.
   6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
   7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
   8. We act ethically.
   9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive
innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale,
relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in
addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and
opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and
developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to
produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

*About the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences*

School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the Georgia Institute of
Technology The School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) is highly
interdisciplinary and covers broadly all fields of Earth and space science.
EAS hosts a range of undergraduate degrees, including B.S. programs in
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (AOS), Solid Earth and Planetary Sciences
(SEP), and Environmental Science (ENVS), and hosts a distinct
interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Ocean Science and Engineering in
collaboration with the School of Biological Sciences and Environmental
Engineering. For more information about our School and academic programs,
visit eas.gatech.edu.
Location

Atlanta, GA
Job Summary

A research scientist position in physical and biogeochemical oceanography
is available at the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia
Tech. The research scientist will work collaboratively on projects focused
on how climate change is impacting marine primary productivity in the
global ocean. Specifically, research will be conducted to determine how
changing physical factors are impacting the delivery of nutrients to the
ocean surface and potentially changing light exposure for
phytoplankton.  Understanding
how these impacts vary regionally, as well as globally, is of interest.
Responsibilities

The individual will be expected to:

   - Conduct high-quality research in physical and biogeochemical
   oceanography
   - Publish papers
   - Present work at national and international conferences

Required Qualifications

   - A Master's degree and three (3) years of relevant full-time experience
   after completion of that degree, or
   - A Master's degree and five (5) years of relevant full-time experience
   after completion of a Bachelor's degree, or
   - A Doctoral degree.

Preferred Qualifications

   -

   A background in earth and environmental sciences
   -

   Experience with large observational and model data sets
   -

   Excellent data analysis skills, including machine learning experience
   -

   Excellent organizational and collaborative skills
   -

   Strong oral and written communication skills

Proposed Salary

Salary - $78,000/annually
Required Documents to Attach

Interested individuals should attach the following documents:

   - CV
   - A one-page statement of research interest
   - The names and contact information of at least 3 references

Contact Information

Requests for information may be directed to Susan Lozier at
susan.lozier at gatech.edu <afortin at gatech.edu>
USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of
higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG
Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and
Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an
organization, and each USG community member is responsible for
demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG
Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board
Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy
6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and
respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal
and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech
provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other
members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission
and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in
institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with
all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the
workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of
the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech
prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis
of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex
(including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or
veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.
Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and
national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except
where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law,
regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they
are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
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.
http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.
Other Information

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.
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