[Jpjobs] Fwd: Postdoc in Marine Sciences - UConn

[Julia Westwater]

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Marine Sciences
University of Connecticut
Avery Point Campus

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, 
http://www.nanoos.org/products/j-scope/) 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.

*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*

Completion of a Ph.D. in oceanography, or closely related area; and 
experience with model data and/or big data analysis.

*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*

Experience with the Regional Ocean Modeling System (ROMS), scientific 
writing, and programming in Matlab.

*APPOINTMENT TERMS*

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.

*TO APPLY*

Please apply online using UConn Jobs, www.jobs.uconn.edu 
<http://www.jobs.uconn.edu/> to upload a single PDF document that 
includes a *cover letter* outlining research experience and interests, a 
*CV*, and contact information for *three professional references*.  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)

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time 
on January 5, 2018.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which 
may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

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