Postdoctoral Associate

Postdoctoral Research Associate

The postdoctoral research associate will contribute to an ONR sponsored research project that examines air-sea-wave processes that relate to momentum flux variability in the tropical cyclone environment. The successful candidate will conduct and analyze numerical sensitivity experiments utilizing the coupled air-ocean-wave modeling systems to verify against field observations to identify momentum exchange processes that influence tropical cyclone intensity change. The postdoc will be based at the Northern Gulf Institute at Mississippi State's campus and have access to MSU High Performance Computing Collaboratory supercomputing servers to conduct experiments.

Funding is available for 12 months with opportunity for extension. Funds for conference travel are included. Anticipated start date of June 2025 with some flexibility.

This position may be eligible for flexwork options. For more information, please see MSU Policy OP 60.324.

Salary Grade: UC

For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

The Northern Gulf Institute (NGI) is a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Cooperative Institute comprised of six academic institutions that are geographically distributed across the U.S. Gulf Coast states. The six NGI member institutions are Mississippi State University (lead), the University of Southern Mississippi, Florida State University, Louisiana State University, the University of Alabama in Huntsville, and the Dauphin Island Sea Laboratory.

Together with NOAA and in support of their strategic plan, NGI conducts research on interconnections among Gulf of Mexico environments, habitats, resources, and people and engages in outreach to help others learn about and make decisions based on these interconnections.

Anticipated Appointment Date:
June 1, 2025

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize high-performance computing servers to conduct numerical simulations

• Manipulate and analyze model output, in situ data, and satellite data and create scientific figures

• Disseminate findings at scientific conferences and in peer-reviewed journals

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicant should have a Ph.D. in atmospheric science, meteorology, or related field. Experience in Python, Matlab, and/or Fortran. Demonstrated ability in publishing peer-reviewed articles.

ABDs or degree pending considered (all but DISS):
No

Preferred Qualifications:

General knowledge or experience with coupled numerical modeling and high-performance computing. Background in air-sea interaction and/or tropical meteorology.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

This position may be eligible for flexwork options. For more information please see MSU Policy OP 60.324.

Instructions for Applying:

Apply online by submitting a cover letter, resume, and a copy of your transcript(s). Any social security numbers included on requested transcripts should be redacted prior to submitting online. Also: send a single PDF file to Dr. Johna Rudzin (johna.rudzintate.edu) containing the following:
1) a cover letter describing your interest in the position and qualifications,
2) a CV,
3) the name and contact information for 3 professional references. Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Rudzin with questions prior to applying. We will accept applications only from persons with indefinite employment authorization in the U.S., and will not sponsor for nonimmigrant or immigrant status for this position.

Restricted Clause:

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

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