Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Activities and context
- Study, document, and refine the 2D spectral filtering system (k→, ω) developed by the PI;
- Estimate global wave parameters and reconstruct separated components as maps;
- Map phase and group velocities, quantify zonal propagation deviations, and infer processes modifying the vorticity field;
- Calculate kinetic energy per wave regime via wavelet transform and correlate it with WBC variability of GLORYS reanalysis;
- Develop and apply routines for comparative data analysis of SAMOC/SAMBAR and RAPID/MOCHA networks.
The fellow will work at the University of São Paulo's Oceanographic Institute (IO-USP) in Brazil.
Mandatory requirements
- PhD in physical oceanography, meteorology, physics, or related field, obtained within 7 years of the fellowship start date;
- Proven knowledge of geophysical fluid dynamics, with emphasis on planetary waves and meso- and large-scale processes;
- Experience with spectral analysis and digital filters;
- Scientific programming for large datasets in Python (NumPy/SciPy, xarray, NetCDF) and familiarity with Linux environment;
- First author on scientific publications in international journals.
Desirable requirements
- Prior work with satellite altimetry products (CMEMS/DUACS) or ocean reanalyses such as GLORYS;
- Familiarity with wavelet analysis, vertical normal modes, and Rossby wave theory;
- Experience with in situ data from MOC monitoring networks (SAMOC/SAMBAR, RAPID/MOCHA) or general mooring time series;
- Interest in science outreach: the group produces animations for the IO-USP Museum's Science on a Sphere system and its YouTube channel.
How to apply
Applications must be sent by email to polito@usp.br, with the subject “ComPASSO PD – applicant’s last name”, in a single PDF file with: 1. Cover letter (up to two pages) stating interest and background related to the above activities, plus start availability; 2. FAPESP-model Biosketch, including the PhD date; 3. List of publications with DOIs, indicating up to 3 deemed most relevant for this position; 4. Names and emails of 2 reference researchers, or 2 recommendation letters for this position.
This opportunity is open to candidates of any nationality. The selected candidate will receive a FAPESP Post-Doctoral fellowship in the amount of R$ 12,570.00 monthly and a research contingency fund, equivalent to 10% of the annual value of the fellowship which should be spent on items directly related to the research activity.
Where to apply
Website: http://www.fapesp.br/oportunidades/9748
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
- Eligible destination country/ies for fellows: Brazil
- Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence: All
- Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies: All
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Instituto Oceanográfico, Universidade de São Paulo (IO-USP)
Country: Brazil
State/Province: São Paulo
City: São Paulo
Contact
State/Province: São Paulo
City: São Paulo
Website: http://www.fapesp.br/oportunidades/
Street: R. Pio XI, 1500 - Alto da Lapa
Postal Code: 05468-901
