Postdoctoral Associate, Multiscale Ocean Modeling

About the role

The successful applicant will work with Assistant Professor Abigail Bodner, leveraging results from a state-of-the-art large-eddy simulation based on Oceananigans.jl that resolves scales ranging from tens of kilometers down to meter scales. The project will involve analyzing the simulation output to address fundamental questions about the processes governing ocean mixed-layer dynamics and their parameterizations.

Responsibilities

• Work with Assistant Professor Abigail Bodner to analyze simulation output from a large-eddy simulation using Oceananigans.jl
• Contribute to understanding the processes governing ocean mixed-layer dynamics and their parameterizations
• Collaborate with other researchers in the fields of physical oceanography, numerical modeling, high-performance computing, and machine learning

Requirements

• PhD in geosciences, statistics, physics, engineering, or a related field at the time of the appointment
• PREFERRED: Strong background in fluid dynamics, turbulence, and/or oceanography; or experience working with numerical simulations, large data, scientific programming, and/or machine learning

Qualifications

• Strong research background in relevant fields
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent communication skills

Skills

• Experience with numerical simulations
• Experience with large data analysis
• Programming skills (e.g., Python, Julia)
• Experience with machine learning techniques

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Access to MIT resources and facilities

Pay

• Salary range TBD

Schedule

• Flexible schedule

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities

Contact

To apply, send a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and the names of three references to abodner@mit.edu with "Postdoc Job" in the subject line. Prospective applicants may contact Professor Bodner (abodner@mit.edu) with any questions regarding the nature of the research to be conducted. Due to large email volume responses may be delayed. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of extension for up to three years. Applications will be considered upon receipt and until the position is filled.