POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Earth Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences (EAPS), to conduct theoretical, computational, and observational analyses research to advance the understanding of the accumulation, pathways, and consequences of global warming in the ocean under the co-direction of Dr. Gaël Forget as part of the Follows research team. The scientific goals of the project include evaluating the degree to which Earth energy imbalance gets transferred to deep ocean layers or spatially redistributed near the sea surface where it is most impactful. The focus will be on budgeting heat storage and its pathways within the upper 200m of the global ocean. The research also aims to advance open science and increase climate literacy. The postdoctoral associate will be responsible for performing numerical simulations, analyzing observations, and presenting findings in peer-review journal publications and at national/international conferences.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Ph.D. in oceanography or closely related field; experience in physical oceanography and climate science; programming skills in Julia, Python, R, or MATLAB); ability to work independently and as part of a group; and excellent writing and oral communications skills. Job #22901
Questions regarding the project and application process may be addressed to Dr Gaël Forget at gforget@mit.edu.
This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of extension. It is an on-campus position.
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