Post Doctorate RA - Coastal Ocean Modeling

Overview

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.

The Energy and Environment Directorate delivers science and technology solutions for the nation’s biggest energy and environmental challenges. Our more than 1,700 staff support the Department of Energy (DOE), delivering on key DOE mission areas including: modernizing our nation’s power grid to maintain a reliable, affordable, secure, and resilient electricity delivery infrastructure; research, development, validation, and effective utilization of renewable energy and efficiency technologies that improve the affordability, reliability, resiliency, and security of the American energy system;

and resolving complex issues in nuclear science, energy, and environmental management.

The Coastal Sciences Division, part of the Energy and Environment Directorate, is headquartered at PNNL-Sequim, on Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula. Our unique facility is the Department of Energy’s only marine research laboratory, and the capabilities of its researchers deliver science and technology critical to the nation’s energy, environmental, and security future.

We focus on research related to marine and coastal resources, environmental chemistry, water resources modeling, marine engineering, environmental modeling and monitoring, and national security—the division is an emerging leader in three areas:

• Enabling sustainable development of ocean energy
• Understanding and mitigating long‑term impacts of human activities, including climate change, on marine resources
• Protecting coastal environments from security threats

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory – Seattle (PNNL‑Seattle) Office is seeking a highly motivated Post Doctorate Research Associate to conduct coastal modeling research related to
1) ocean current and OTEC resource characterization using the SCHISM unstructured‑grid ocean model;
2) coastal storm surge; and
3) wave modeling. The selected candidate is expected to work with a well‑established coastal modeling team to develop/set up models, conduct numerical simulations, analyze model results and publish research findings in peer‑reviewed journals.

• Strong background in coastal oceanography and estuarine hydrodynamics.
• Develop technical approaches to solve challenges with coastal ocean and wave models.
• Strong problem‑solving and model coding skills.
• Knowledge of ML/AI applications in coastal ocean modeling.
• Ability to publish work in peer‑reviewed journals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must have received a PhD within the past five years (60 months) or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography, Ocean Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Geoscience, Atmospheric Science or a related field.
• Extensive modeling experience with coastal ocean and wave models (e.g., SCHISM, FVCOM, SWAN and WaveWatch
  
  III).

Not Applicable

This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world‑class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern…