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Biogeochemical Modeling Postdoctoral Researcher

The Biogeochemical Modeling Postdoctoral Researcher is a member of the modeling team at the Center for Coastal Margin Observation & Prediction (CMOP), an NSF Science and Technology Center headquartered at Oregon Health & Science University.   CMOP is a multi-institutional center conducting coastal-margin science, with a primary focus in the Columbia River. 

The primary responsibility of this postdoctoral researcher will be to advance, through team modeling, the understanding and prediction of biogeochemical pathways and ecological processes in the Columbia River coastal margin.  Modeling development will leverage an existing circulation modeling system and will benefit from an extensive biogeochemical observation network. The modeling focus will be guided by inter-disciplinary science questions, raised in the context of NSF- and regionally-funded research initiatives that address the need to understand contemporary variability and to anticipate climate- and development-induced changes in rivers, estuaries and continental shelves. Regional travel will be required, to work with CMOP investigators at Oregon State University and University of Washington. Depending on qualifications and interest, opportunities might be available to mentor undergraduate and high school interns.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. degree in a relevant field, such as oceanography.
  • Experience developing and applying physical, biogeochemical and/or ecological models.
  • Experience with a UNIX operating system environment.
  • Understanding of estuarine processes.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a collaborative team.
  • Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated success in prioritizing, organizing and handling multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Proven initiative to pursue solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in unstructured-grid coding.
  • Experience modeling and analysis of systems across river-to-ocean gradients.

Work location is at the Oregon Health & Science University's Marquam Hill in Portland, OR.  Regional travel will be required.  OHSU is a smoke-free campus; no smoking or tobacco use permitted on campus property.

To Apply: Please apply for position IRC46412 by submitting cover letter and curriculum vitae at http://www.ohsu.edu/hr.

OHSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities can request reasonable accommodation by contacting the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148.