Postdoctoral Fellow, River Coastal Science & Engineering >>>

Postdoctoral Fellow, River Coastal Science & Engineering
Tulane University: School of Science and Engineering: River-Coastal Science and Engineering
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Open Date

Sep 30, 2021

Description

A post-doctoral scholar position is available immediately in the Sea Level Lab of Dr. Sönke Dangendorf to work on NSF and NASA funded projects related to the reconstruction and analysis of coastal mean sea-level changes and their contribution to coastal flooding. The position is located in the Department of River-Coastal Science and Engineering at Tulane University, which values diversity in all forms and is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. Applications from candidates passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion with overlapping scientific interests are encouraged to apply.

Possible projects include (1) assessments of nuisance flooding and contributing processes along US coastlines, (2) mapping reconstructions of coastal sterodynamic sea-level changes based on tide gauge information, and (3) modelling past and future coastal sea-level changes based on climate model simulations. Applicants with a background in some of the followings are especially encouraged to apply: physical oceanography, coastal engineering, geosciences, and sea-level science.

The earliest start date is January 1st, 2022. The position would be for one year (contingent upon annual review at year 1) with the possibility of further extension. The starting salary is 55,000-60,000 $ + full benefits.

The Department of River-Coastal Science and Engineering at Tulane is a diverse and welcoming community of scientists with excellent scholarship across a wide range of interdisciplinary topics. Tulane is a private, research one university and a member of the 63 prestigious Association of American Universities. Tulane is a collegial, collaborative, and stimulating environment for learning and research and is ranked among the top 40 universities by US News Report. New Orleans is a beautiful, vibrant, multicultural, and truly unique city in which to work and live.

Qualifications

Required:

PhD in one of these fields: Physical Oceanography, Coastal Engineering, or Gosciences.

Preferred:

Experience working with tide gauge data, hydrographic profiles, MATLAB, statistical and numerical modelling experience, and climate models

Application Instructions

To Apply Submit:

• One page Cover Letter
• C.V.
• A relevant publication or manuscript in preparation
• Contact information for 2 References

 

 

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

 

Informal inquiries about the position are encouraged:

Application Process
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