"Postdoc for Physical Oceanography"

About our Campus:

Hebrew University’s Edmond J. Safra Campus is a vibrant hub of academic and research excellence nestled in the heart of Jerusalem. Our modern campus boasts state-of-the-art lab facilities, world-renowned faculty, and a stimulating environment that fosters scientific exploration, intellectual growth, and innovation.

About the Institute of Earth Sciences:

Scientists in our institute explore topics such geophysical fluid dynamics, air-sea interaction, the general circulation of the oceans and atmosphere, climate change, paleoclimate, ocean biogeochemistry, climate model uncertainties, geophysics, and geology. The Institute supports cutting-edge modelling, observational, and experimental research with some of the world's most advanced laboratories.

About Our Research:

Up to three Postdoctoral and graduate student positions are available in physical oceanography, focusing on state of the art topics such as air-sea interaction (numerical modelling and/or observational approaches), the global overturning circulation (numerical modelling), and small-scale turbulence and submesoscale circulation (observation and instrumentation-focused). The projects provide opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge climate science research within a dynamic research community.

Job Description:

We are seeking highly motivated postdoctoral researchers to join our physical oceanography projects. Candidates will work on topics related to submesoscale dynamics, air-sea interaction, and the oceanic overturning circulation. The position offers a collaborative research environment with access to state-of-the-art computational and observational facilities.

About Your Supervisor:

Dr. Aviv Solodoch is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Earth Sciences. He leads the Physical Oceanography in Multiple Scales (POMS) Lab, focusing on oceanic processes across various scales, from small-scale mixing and waves to the global overturning circulation. His research interests include boundary current instability, vortex dynamics, density currents, and air-sea interactions. Dr. Solodoch employs both numerical modeling and marine observations, utilizing innovative instrumentation to study physical processes in the oceans.

Funding:

21,600 – 32,450 USD Annually (depending on qualifications)

Your Profile (To excel in this role, we seek candidates with):

• Strong background in physical oceanography or related fields (e.g., atmospheric dynamics, applied mathematics, engineering, fluid mechanics, physics).
• Experience in numerical modelling and observational techniques is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Application:

Please submit your application as three separate PDFs containing the following:

• Letter of motivation
• CV (including a list of publications)
• Copy of your original academic degree(s)

Application Deadline: 2026-03-16 23:59 (Asia/Jerusalem)