Postdoctoral Scholar - Integrating Models and Observations across Scales

Position overview

Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar

Salary range: A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $66,767- $80,034.

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: 10/01/2024 or later.

Position duration: 2 years, renewable up to 5 years subject to satisfactory performance and continued funding

Application Window

Open date: August 30, 2024

Next review date: Monday, Sep 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Oct 18, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

InMOS (Integration of Models and Observations Across Scales) is an international project funded by Schmidt Sciences under the Ocean Biogeochemistry Virtual Institute (OBVI) initiative. The goal of InMOS is to develop a combined multi-scale state estimate of ocean heat, carbon, and oxygen budgets for the past 35 years, with the aim of both reducing uncertainties in these budgets and achieving an unprecedented level of understanding of the physical and biogeochemical processes affecting these interlinked cycles. InMOS is led by Tim DeVries at UC Santa Barbara and Ralph Keeling at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and comprises 11 PIs at multiple institutions across the U.S., Europe, and South Africa.

As part of InMOS, we are looking for a postdoctoral scholar to work on marine biogeochemical modeling and data assimilation under the supervision of Prof. Tim DeVries at UC Santa Barbara. The position involves the development and testing of new ocean biogeochemical models, and assimilating ocean biogeochemical tracers into these models to constrain the mean state and climate-driven variability of the ocean’s carbon, heat, and oxygen cycles. The successful candidate will also collaborate with PIs and postdocs at other InMOS institutions working on various aspects of the project, such as ocean observations, high-resolution modeling and machine learning.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service as appropriate to the position.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

The minimum requirement to be considered an applicant is the completion of all requirements for a PhD in Marine Science or related field at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

PhD in Marine Science or related field by the time of appointment.

Preferred qualifications

Relevant experience in ocean modeling, strong record of independent research, excellent written and verbal communication skills, interest and aptitude for interdisciplinary work and/or working with large teams. We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative individual, with excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to perform high-quality research.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

The committee plans to check references via UC Recruit for recommendation letters sent through email for candidates after the interviews and the finalist has been selected.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02804

Help contact: eri-payroll@eri.ucsb.edu

About UC Santa Barbara

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Santa Barbara County, CA

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