Engineering a world of possibilities

 

The successful candidate's responsibility will be to assess the impact of ocean surface gravity waves on mediating air-sea fluxes at high winds, combining tools from coupled numerical modeling, observations, and theory. The project is part of the "Study on Air-Sea Coupling with Waves, Turbulence, and Clouds at High Winds (SASCWATCH)" sponsored by the Office of Naval Research and it involves researchers from several institutions. You can read more about the project .

 

We seek an individual holding a PhD in physical oceanography, atmospheric sciences, fluid dynamics, computer sciences, or a related discipline. The candidate should have a background in most of the following areas: physical oceanography, geophysical fluid dynamics, ocean waves, air-sea interactions, linear algebra, foundational probability and statistics, and analysis of oceanographic data. Strong programming skills and experience running numerical models are expected. Job responsibilities will include writing peer-reviewed journal articles, releasing open-source software, and giving conference presentations. The candidate is expected to work independently and collaboratively on projects requiring initiative, creativity, strong organizational skills, communication skills, ability to follow project deadlines, and ability to supportively collaborate with student researchers. All candidates applying for this position should be motivated to work in an interdisciplinary framework.

 

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Bia Villas Bôas in the Department of Geophysics at Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado, but hybrid work options can be discussed. We at Mines recognize that diversity is a crucial component to excellence in education and research, and strive to cultivate a community in which students, faculty, and staff with differing backgrounds, perspectives, talents, and needs are supported. We believe a diverse community fosters energizing and enlightening debates, leads to deeper commitments, and results in many educational, research, and service outcomes within our institution and for the scientific community at-large.

 

The successful candidate will be offered an 18-month full-time post-doc position, with possible extension. The position involves a competitive salary package with associated benefits. The start date is negotiable, beginning as soon as September 1, 2024.

 

 

 

 

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About Mines & Golden, CO

 

When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.

 

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth, energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).

 

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers. Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.

 

At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new directions, whether that’s manufacturing, space resources, quantum engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1 “Very High Activity” research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat for any university but particularly one of our size.

 

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures enrich the educational and work experience?