Post Doctoral Associate

Rutgers University • New Brunswick, NJ

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About The Position

A Post-Doctoral Researcher is sought to perform high resolution simulations of the marine boundary layer structure using a coupled ocean-atmosphere model in the vicinity of wind farms in coastal regions. These simulations are to be performed using the Weather Research and Forecasting ( WRF ) model coupled with the Regional Ocean Modeling System ( ROMS ). The primary goal of the project is to develop a wind farm parameterization using the coupled WRF / ROMS model that simulates ocean and atmosphere interactions with wind turbines. Existing WRF wind farm parameterizations will be tested in the coupled model by this PostDoctoral Researcher and a new parameterization developed that is customized for the WRF / ROMS coupled ocean-atmosphere modeling system. The successful applicant must possess a B.S. in Meteorology and a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science with demonstrated expertise in marine boundary layer physics. In particular, the candidate must have a record of publication that demonstrates a process-level understanding of the forces that shape the marine boundary layer, especially near-surface flux balances in the presence of evaporating drizzle, and intimate knowledge of marine boundary layer thermodynamics, including decoupling, and the scale and nature of mesoscale circulations. This Post-Doctoral Researcher is expected to work effectively in a team that includes Oceanographers and stakeholders and have a demonstrated record of public presentations at research conferences commensurate with a highly energetic research enterprise.

Requirements

• B.S. in Meteorology
• Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science
• Demonstrated expertise in marine boundary layer physics
• Record of publication that demonstrates a process-level understanding of the forces that shape the marine boundary layer, especially near-surface flux balances in the presence of evaporating drizzle
• Intimate knowledge of marine boundary layer thermodynamics, including decoupling, and the scale and nature of mesoscale circulations
• Expected to work effectively in a team that includes Oceanographers and stakeholders
• Demonstrated record of public presentations at research conferences commensurate with a highly energetic research enterprise

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees