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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Marine Sciences<br class="">
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University of Connecticut<br class="">
Avery Point Campus
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<span class="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif;">The Department of Marine Sciences at
UConn, Avery Point is seeking a postdoctoral scholar
to study the predictability of ocean conditions on
seasonal timescales using a regional ocean model
seasonal forecast system, J-SCOPE. The candidate will
work with Dr. Samantha Siedlecki. The NOAA MAPP
funded work aims to augment an existing forecast
system to address the needs of the Dungeness crab
fishery managers and stakeholders. This forecast
system, JISAO’s Seasonal Coastal Ocean Prediction of
the Ecosystem (J-SCOPE, <a
href="http://www.nanoos.org/products/j-scope/"
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features dynamical downscaling of regional ocean
conditions in Washington and Oregon waters using a
combination of a high-resolution regional model with
biogeochemistry and forecasts from NOAA’s Climate
Forecast System (CFS). The candidate will run
simulations in the past (1997 to present) to determine
whether forcing with a multi-model ensemble (North
American Multi-Model Ensemble or NMME) reduces bias
and better conveys uncertainty, relative to the
previous efforts which relied on CFS alone. In
addition, the candidate will help investigate
mechanisms that drive predictability of ocean
conditions in the region.</span></p>
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<span class="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif;">Completion of a Ph.D. in oceanography, or
closely related area; and experience with model data
and/or big data analysis.</span></p>
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<span class="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif;">Experience with the Regional Ocean
Modeling System (ROMS), scientific writing, and
programming in Matlab.</span></p>
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<span class="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif;">The postdoctoral position is for one year
with the possibility of extension to two years. The
position offers a competitive salary with generous
health benefits. The position requires a federal
background check in order to work with the federal
computing resources associated with this work.</span></p>
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<span class="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif;">Please apply online using UConn Jobs, <a
href="http://www.jobs.uconn.edu/" target="_blank"
class="" moz-do-not-send="true">www.jobs.uconn.edu</a> to
upload a single PDF document that includes a <strong
class="">cover letter</strong> outlining research
experience and interests, a <strong class="">CV</strong>,
and contact information for <strong class="">three
professional references</strong>. It is preferred
that applications are received by January 5,
2018. Employment of the successful candidate will be
contingent upon the successful completion of a
pre-employment criminal background check. (Search #
2018300)</span></p>
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<span class="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica,
sans-serif;">This job posting is scheduled to be
removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on January 5, 2018.</span></p>
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