The duties and responsibilities associated with this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Carrying out numerical modelling (hydrodynamic).
- Coupling the hydrodynamic model with biogeochemical model.
- Develop a dispersion model for radionuclides and considering sediments interactions.
- Validating modelling software products in the Arabian Seas.
- Running hydrodynamic modeling software such as ROMS, MITgcm, HYCOM on a Linux platform.
- Joining Marine cruises to collect data of ADCP, CTD, sediments, etc.
- Writing technical MATLAB and Python scripts.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in physical oceanography or a related discipline preferably with some postdoctoral experience.
Required Experience
- Strong scientific background and practical experience in physical oceanography and numerical modeling.
- Experience in analyzing large observation datasets and model outputs to interpret oceanographic processes.
- Strong programming skills in Matlab, IDL, Python C/C++, or FORTRAN.
- Practical experience in running software on a Linux platform.
- Detailed knowledge of one or more modelling software products such as ROMS, MITgcm or HYCOM.
- Demonstrated ability to publish research findings in peer reviewed journals.
- Excellent skills in scientific writing/publishing, presentation, and communication in English.
Please note that all candidates should possess good English language skills and should be capable of working with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
The compensation package for this position is very competitive with annual tax-exempt net salary commensurate with experience and education. Additional benefits include: one-time moving allowance, free comprehensive medical coverage and other components.
