Postdoctoral Fellow
- Employer
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
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- Position Type
- Postdoc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 224444
Location This position is located in Atlanta GA, Georgia Tech Campus.Job Summary
A Postdoctoral Fellow position in physical oceanography is available at the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Tech. The postdoctoral researcher will work collaboratively on a number of projects focused on the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation. Specifically, the postdoctoral researcher will work closely with Dr. Susan Lozier, the international lead for the Overturning in the Subpolar North Atlantic Program (OSNAP; www.o-snap.org), on the study of heat, freshwater and volume transports in the subpolar North Atlantic; deep water pathways throughout the Atlantic basin; the impact of subpolar dynamics on the variability of the meridional overturning circulation and the mechanisms governing that variability.
Responsibilities The individual will be expected to conduct independent, high-quality research in physical oceanography; publish papers; and present work at national and international conferences. The researcher will also work collaboratively with oceanographers at Georgia Tech and elsewhere on projects related to OSNAP.Required QualificationsA PhD in physical oceanography or a related field is required by the time of appointment. A background in large-scale oceanography is preferable and experience with observational and model data sets is desirable. Excellent organizational and collaborative skills are required and strong oral and written communication skills are expected.
Contact InformationInterested individuals should complete the Georgia Tech online application. In addition, send a CV, a one-page statement of interest, and the names and contact information of at least 3 references to Belal Elnaggar at belnaggar3@gatech.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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