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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif">The University of Maryland Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science is seeking a<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif">postdoctoral researcher to study entrainment and subduction between the ocean surface<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif">boundary layer and interior. The postdoc will develop theory and run Large-Eddy-Simulations<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif">(LES) to determine how tracer exchanges are modified by the interaction between<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif">submesoscales, Langmuir circulations, and turbulence. A background in physical<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif">oceanography is required, with preference given to candidates with strong experience in ocean<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif">dynamics and numerical modeling. The position will be located at the University of Maryland,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif">College Park, working with Dr. Jacob Wenegrat, with significant opportunities for close<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif">collaboration with Dr. Baylor Fox-Kemper (Brown), Dr. Jay Brett (JHU-APL), and other project<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif">team members.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif;color:black">This is a 3-year postdoctoral position (subject to satisfactory ongoing performance and the<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif;color:black">continued availability of funding), with potential opportunity for extension. The position can<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif;color:black">begin immediately, although candidates with preferred start dates as late as summer 2023 will<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif;color:black">be considered.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif;color:black">To apply please submit a brief cover letter (explaining interest and relevant qualifications), CV<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif;color:black">(including list of publications), and contact information for 3 references directly by email to<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif;color:black">Jacob Wenegrat (wenegrat@umd.edu). Only references for shortlisted candidates will be<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif;color:black">contacted.
</span><b><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Bold",sans-serif;color:black">Review of applications will begin immediately</span></b><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif;color:black">, and the position will remain open<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif;color:black">until filled.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif;color:black">The UMD Ocean Dynamics group is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable group<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif;color:black">environment, and to working towards increasing diversity in oceanography. More information,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif;color:black">including a group expectations document, is available online:
</span><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif;color:#0563C2">http://wenegrat.github.io/</span><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif;color:black">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif;color:black">Questions about the position may be directed to Jacob Wenegrat (</span><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif;color:#0563C2"><a href="mailto:wenegrat@umd.edu">wenegrat@umd.edu</a></span><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif;color:black">).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Palatino-Bold",sans-serif">Minimum Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"SymbolMT",sans-serif">•
</span><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif">PhD in physical oceanography, fluid dynamics, or other related subject by start date<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif">Experience with ocean dynamics and numerical modeling<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif">Excellent written and oral communication skills<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif">Proficiency in Python, Matlab, or other data analysis software<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif">Ability to pursue research both independently and as part of a collaborative team<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Palatino-Bold",sans-serif">Preferred Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif">Experience with LES<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif">Proficiency with high-performance computing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif">Prior research focus on submesoscale dynamics, turbulence, or surface waves is a plus<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Palatino-Bold",sans-serif">Duties and Responsibilities:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"SymbolMT",sans-serif">•
</span><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif">Develop new tracer-inversion methods for use in LES<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"SymbolMT",sans-serif">•
</span><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif">Develop the understanding of submesoscale-Langmuir-turbulence interactions<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"SymbolMT",sans-serif">•
</span><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif">Run and analyze LES of the ocean surface boundary layer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif">Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present work at national and international<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Palatino-Roman",sans-serif">conferences and seminars
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Jay Brett (they/them/theirs)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Senior Professional Staff, Johns Hopkins APL<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Jay.Brett@jhuapl.edu">Jay.Brett@jhuapl.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Phone (240)592-1037 <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11100 Johns Hopkins Rd, Bldg 8, Laurel MD<o:p></o:p></p>
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