Post-Doctoral Fellow, Mines Oceanography Group

Colorado School of Mines

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Git or similar version‑control tools is a plus

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Flexible health and dental care options
• Generous sick/vacation time
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
• Free RTD Ecopass
• Discount programs through the State of Colorado
• Free tickets for Mines Athletics home games
• Access to the state-of-the-art Recreation Center
• Equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center
• On campus daycare center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree