Senior Research Scientist

Company: University of California
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: September 14, 2020

Job Description:

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Job Summary This work will seek to improve our understanding of how coupled ocean-atmosphere-ice processes impact air-sea exchange in the Southern Ocean on decadal time scales. The project will seek to attribute changes in Southern Ocean carbon uptake in 2050 to variations in atmospheric wind patterns, ocean surface boundary layer characteristics, sea ice extent and concentration, and atmospheric boundary layer turbulence. We will quantify the uncertainty associated with each of these processes.

Job Duties – Responsible for the characterization and evaluation of a high resolution global ocean state estimate.

– Lead the scientific analysis of the numerical simulations focusing on upper ocean circulation properties and ocean-ice interactions.

– Ability to collaborate closely with other investigators on projects.

– Responsible for contributing to presentations and publications of research results.

– Contribute to the training of the undergraduates, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in the group and attend group meetings.

Basic Qualifications – Ph.D. degree in physical oceanography, atmospheric sciences, fluid dynamics, applied mathematics or other related field.

– At least five years of experience in physical oceanographic research.

– Active member of the oceanographic community who has a strong publication and presentation record at national and international conferences.

– Experience working with large data sets, coding with Matlab or other similar programming software.

Preferred Qualifications – Familiarity with remote sensing data, especially in an oceanographic context, and a background in upper ocean circulation processes.

– Has a significant research background in Southern Ocean circulation and high-latitude oceanography.

– Experience analyzing oceanographic observational data.

Required Documents – Resume

EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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