Postdoc Position in Greenland Fjord Ocean-Biogeochemistry Modeling (up to 2 years)
Postdoc Position in Greenland Fjord Ocean-Biogeochemistry Modeling (up to 2 years)
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Job Description
The Computational Research in IceOcean Systems (CRIOS) group invites applications for a postdoctoral research position. The successful candidate will contribute to cuttingedge research by developing a highresolution coupled ocean and biogeochemistry model of a fjord system in Greenland to conduct interdisciplinary studies to understand connections within the regional system and its response to climate change and have the opportunity to conduct field work and research visits in Greenland. This NSFfunded project is in close collaboration with the Greenland Institute for Natural Resources (GINR) and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories San Jose Stat University.
The project focuses on unraveling the intricate links between physical oceanographic processes biogeochemistry and ecosystems in Greenlandic fjords. These fjords support vital marine ecosystems including commercially important fish and shellfish stocks that sustain Greenlands indigenous communities. The modeling effort aims to better understand nutrient dynamics primary productivity and benthic ecosystems in the context of interannual variability and climatedriven regime shifts.
Starting Date: Flexible but preferably no later than September 2025
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement a highresolution coupled oceanbiogeochemistry model with glacier forcing for a Greenlandic fjord system.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including physical and biogeochemical oceanographers and ecologists to integrate observations to improve the model performance.
Address key research questions around transport processes and ecosystem variability in fjords and publish results in peerreviewed scientific journals.
(Optional) Participate in fieldwork in Greenland and collaborate through visits to partner institutions.
Opportunities and Benefits
Work in a vibrant research environment at the Oden Institute renowned for computational sciences collaborate with scientists in the CRIOS group and other research groups such as the University of Texas Cryosphere Group.
Collaborate closely with the Greenland Institute for Natural Resources (GINR) and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories San Jos State University and elevate your research profile by developing regional connections and creating powerful tools for interdisciplinary research and participate in proposal writing beyond the projects scope.
Engage and participate in the Estimating the Circulation and Climate of the Ocean (ECCO) consortium.
Engage with fieldwork opportunities and project partner visits and present the project results on national and international conferences to extend your scientific network.
Benefit from a strong mentoring plan designed to support your academic and professional growth including access to training opportunities such as workshops on grant writing leadership and career development. We are committed to supporting your professional development in any possible way!
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in physical oceanography earth science or a closely related field.
Strong programming and data science skills.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with numerical ocean modeling (e.g. MITgcm) and highperformance computing environments.
Familiarity with high latitude and fjord oceanography ocean biogeochemistry and interdisciplinary research.
Record of good written and spoken communication skills as well as evidence of being an independent researcher.
Demonstrated track record of publication in peerreviewed journals.
Employment Type
Full Time
