Postdoctoral Scholar in Coastal Ocean Modeling and Applications

About the role

We seek a motivated postdoctoral scholar in coastal ocean modeling to join the Ocean Circulation Lab at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science. Successful candidates will engage in a program of coordinated observing and modeling toward better understanding the ocean circulation on the West Florida Shelf (WFS) and its applications in marine environmental issues of societal importance.

Responsibilities

• Improve the existing coastal ocean model systems for applications
• Evaluate the model performance using observations
• Advance the understanding of the coastal ocean processes
• Contribute to project reporting
• Present research results in academic conferences and project meetings
• Take a lead in publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed publications

Qualifications

• Minimum: Doctoral degree from an accredited institution and appropriate experience and training within Physical Oceanography or related field
• Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow
• Expected to have a firm grounding in Geophysical Fluid Dynamics and satisfactory written and oral communication skills
• Preferred: Numerical ocean modeling experience is preferred
• We seek candidates who have demonstrated excellence in scholarly creativity and productivity in coastal oceanography research

About the University of South Florida

Working at USF With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application/interview process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.