School: Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Department/Area: Environmental Science & Engineering
Position Description:
We are seeking a full-time postdoctoral researcher with a background in Physical Oceanography to join the research group of Professor Fiamma Straneo at the John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University. The postdoctoral researcher will investigate connections between ice/ocean interactions, freshwater export from Greenland's glacial fjords, and the oceanography of the Southwest Greenland shelf as part of the Overturning in the Subpolar North Atlantic Program ( OSNAP , ). The postdoc is expected to work with a variety of data (moored, vessel-based, and remotely-sensed) and to work closely with Prof. F. Straneo and her team. Engagement in the planning and execution of fieldwork, and in the mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students, is also expected.
The initial appointment will be for one year with a possibility for renewal of a second year depending on performance and availability of funds.
Basic Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography or a related field is required by the time of appointment. Experience in analyzing hydrographic, velocity, and other oceanographic data (including programming in Matlab or Python) is highly desirable, as is expertise in collecting field observations. Strong oral and written communication skills are expected.
Additional Qualifications:
Contact Information:
Prof. Fiamma Straneo
HUCE 433H
26 Oxford St
Cambridge MA 02138
Contact Email: sazinheira@seas.harvard.edu
Special Instructions:
Applications should include a full CV, cover letter summarizing your experience, and the names and contact information of 3 references who are able to provide letters of recommendation.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.
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