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    Postdoctoral Research Assoc - Athens, United States - University of Georgia

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    Position Information

    Classification Title POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOC Pay Grade 000 FLSA Exempt FTE 100 Minimum Qualifications

    The appointee has received a Ph.
    D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g., D.V.M., Sc.
    D., M.D. , PharmD ), usually recently, in a field directly related to the appointee's assigned responsibilities.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Ph.
    D. in Oceanography, Civil Engineering, or equivalent, with experience in analysis of physical oceanographic data.

    Position Summary


    The successful applicant will perform (NSF grant-funded) research on energy-containing turbulent eddy scales, utilizing three existing data sets (Five beam ADCP, hydrographic, meteorological) from a range of depths in the coastal ocean.

    Interpretation of such scales on the inner to outer continental shelf requires a firm grasp of the dominant tidal, weatherband, and seasonal dynamics that dominate such settings, as well as turbulent-specific dynamical analysis techniques.

    Work will be facilitated by use of extensive analysis tools already developed, with development of additional techniques as needed. Extensive interaction with project collaborator (the project PI) conducting LES modeling is expected.

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies


    Extensive familiarity of typical physical oceanographic datasets and analysis techniques is required, with experience over a range of temporal and spatial shelf scales preferred.

    Excellent command of the English language (written and verbal)

    Experimental design, and quantitative analytical skills are essential.

    Physical Demands

    Sitting, Walking


    Is driving required to perform essential duties outlined in this position? (This does not include infrequent trips) The successful candidate would have to provide proof that s/he has a valid driver's license when offered employment.

    No Does this position have financial responsibilities? No

    Duties/Responsibilities

    Duties/Responsibilities

    Analysis of high resolution velocity and hydrographic oceanographic observations of processes in the overlapping regimes of turbulence and coastal shelf dynamics

    Percentage of time 70 Duties/Responsibilities

    Timely dissemination of results in peer-reviewed publications and presentations

    Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

    Regular contributions to the functioning of the lab group, and, as needed, assistance with graduate and undergraduate student mentoring.

    Percentage of time 15

    Posting Specific Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

    Optional Documents


    • Resume/CV
    • Cover Letter
    Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact University HR ).

    The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.



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