Postdoctoral Researcher in Isotope-Enabled Regional Ocean Modeling

Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar

Salary range: $71,491 - $79,727

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: 10/01/2026 or later

Position duration: 2 years

Open date: June 29, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Aug 7, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Friday, Aug 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

The Past and Future Climates Group at the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in regional ocean modeling, with a focus on isotope-enabled simulations of the tropical Pacific using the Regional Ocean Modeling System (isoROMS). The candidate will lead the configuration and generation of isoROMS simulations to advance understanding of the oxygen isotopic expression of tropical Pacific climate variability, including the El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO).

This will inform the interpretation of existing modern observational and coral paleo climate-based estimates of oxygen isotopic variability, and improve estimates of past ENSO variations.

The candidate will join the dynamic and interdisciplinary research community in the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management. The position also includes close collaboration with colleagues at Brown University and the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign.

Basic qualifications: Applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD (or equivalent international degree) in physical oceanography, climate science, atmospheric science, or related discipline, except the dissertation, at the time of application.

Additional qualifications: A PhD (or equivalent international degree) in physical oceanography, climate science, atmospheric science, or related discipline is required by time of appointment.

• Demonstrates experience working with large ocean and/or climate datasets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in supercomputing environments
• Previous experience running ocean and/or climate models
• Familiarity with paleo climate data interpretation

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research

Reference requirements: 3 references (contact information only)

• Names and emails of 3 references who are prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request.

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