"Postdoctoral Fellow in Environmental Science & Engineering"

Postdoctoral Fellow in Environmental Science & Engineering

Company: Harvard University

Job Location: Cambridge, 02138

Category: Environmental Science, Ecology, and Forestry

Type: Full-Time

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, www.o-snap.org). 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.

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. SEAS is dedicated to building a diverse and welcoming community.

Contact Information: Prof. Fiamma Straneo, HUCE 433H, 26 Oxford St, Cambridge MA 02138

Contact Email: sazinheira@seas.harvard.edu

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Minimum Number of References Required: 3

Maximum Number of References Allowed: 3