"Postdoctoral Scholar"

The postdoctoral scholar is responsible for independent and collaborative development, implementation, and analysis of scientific research in the discipline of atmospheric acoustics. In addition to research experience (developing and conducting experiments, analyzing data, writing peer-reviewed manuscripts), opportunities for professional development (mentor training, grant writing, etc.) will also be provided. Prospective candidates will work in areas including computational and experimental investigation of atmospheric acoustics as well as hyperlocal phenomena in the atmospheric boundary layer (wind, temperature, and turbulence dynamics). This inquiry will include development of new experimental approaches to characterizing the acoustics at the shore-water boundary: shoaling wave dynamics; shore morphology influences; coupling to meteorological conditions.

Specifically, the scholar will have a primary responsibility for management and oversight of large scale field studies measuring concurrent acoustic transmission loss and meteorological parameters and subsequent data processing and data management.

Duties also include: hypothesis development, literature review, collection of data, report writing, and supervising of undergraduate research students and graduate research students, overseeing data collection procedures, supervising experimental procedures, review of data for quality control, supervision of data entry/data analysis, and the development of independent and collaborative presentations and publications.

Scholars are expected to demonstrate compliance with established guidelines and regulatory standards for research including biosafety, responsible conduct of research and human subjects training.

Approximately 40% of the postdoctoral scholars time will be devoted to computational modeling of atmospheric acoustics and generation of scholarly products (papers and presentations).

Approximately 60% of the postdoctoral scholars time will be devoted to managing the scholars day-to-day activity which includes conducting the specified field studies referred to above as well as helping graduate and undergraduate students as needed.

Minimum Education/Experience: A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in a relevant physics, atmospheric science, or engineering discipline or closely related background. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Experience in computational and/or experimental techniques for atmospheric boundary layer measurements. General proficiency in experimental design, data gathering, data analysis, record keeping, and other research related skills. English proficiency.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: None

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: Priority will be given to those with a demonstrated record of research (i.e. publications) and experience in managing complex experimental field study campaigns including 3d Doppler LIDAR wind measurements.

Special Instructions to Applicant: To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply through PeopleAdmin and attach their CV or resume, cover letter and names and contact information of 3 references. Appointments are typically for a one-year period. Five years (typically five appointments of one year) is typically the maximum total period that any individual may serve as a Scholar. The University, in its sole discretion has the option to renew or extend any appointment, subject to the availability of funds, past performance evaluations and/or any other lawful reasons. For other information on the ECU Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, please visit our website at: https://rede.ecu.edu/postdoctoral/ Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.