Post-Doctoral Fellow, Mines Oceanography Group

Position Overview

Engineering a world of possibilities The Mines Oceanography Research Group seeks a Post‑Doctoral Fellow to study coupled air‑sea interactions in Atmospheric River source regions, with a focus on how surface waves influence air‑sea fluxes and upper‑ocean structure. The position involves coupled ocean‑atmosphere‑wave modeling, integration of observational datasets, and publication of research results. The successful candidate will use coupled ocean‑atmosphere‑wave modeling, observations, and theory to investigate sea‑state variability, momentum and heat exchange processes, and wave‑driven upper‑ocean dynamics.

The postdoc will work under the supervision of Dr. Bia Villas Bôas at Colorado School of Mines, with collaboration from Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

* Hybrid work options may be discussed.

• Running and analyzing coupled models
• Integrating in‑situ and satellite observations
• Publishing peer‑reviewed research
• Releasing open‑source software
• Presenting results at scientific conferences

• PhD in physical oceanography, atmospheric sciences, fluid dynamics, computer science, applied mathematics, or a related field
• Experience in wave modeling, surface wave physics, coupled air‑sea interactions, or upper‑ocean processes
• Strong programming skills (Python required; Fortran/HPC desirable)
• Background in physical oceanography, atmospheric sciences, geophysical fluid dynamics, ocean waves, air‑sea interactions, and quantitative analysis
• Familiarity with Git or similar version‑control tools is a plus

Annual Rate $70,000.00. Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees. In addition to the amazing benefits mentioned below, Mines continues to show its dedication to its employees by offering an 11% employee contribution through our Mines Defined Contribution Plan and an incredible 12% employer contribution with immediate 100% vesting for our Research Faculty positions!

Colorado Schoolof Mines  offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

• Flexible health and dental care options
• Generous sick/vacation time:13paid holidays per year – including a week‑long winter break for entire campus
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits (6credits per year for employees, 50percent discount for dependents)
• Free RTD Ecopass
• All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state‑of‑the‑art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center
• We are proud to have recently opened an on‑campus daycare center

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