Postdoctoral Fellow - Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

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Atlanta, GA

The School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) is highly interdisciplinary and covers broadly all fields of Earth and space science. EAS hosts a range of undergraduate degrees, including B.S. programs in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (AOS), Solid Earth and Planetary Sciences (SEP), and Environmental Science (ENVS), and hosts a distinct interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Ocean Science and Engineering in collaboration with the School of Biological Sciences and Environmental Engineering. For more information about our School and academic programs, visit eas.gatech.edu.

A postdoctoral position in physical oceanography is available at the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Tech. The postdoctoral researcher will work collaboratively on a number of projects focused on the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation. Specifically, the postdoctoral researcher will work closely with Dr. Susan Lozier, the international lead for the Overturning in the Subpolar North Atlantic Program (OSNAP; www.o-snap.org), on the study of heat, freshwater and volume transports in the subpolar North Atlantic; deep water pathways throughout the Atlantic basin; the impact of subpolar dynamics on the variability of the meridional overturning circulation and the mechanisms governing that variability.

The initial term of the appointment will be 12 months, with the possibility of extension for another two years based on performance.

The individual will be expected to conduct independent, high-quality research in physical oceanography; publish papers; and present work at national and international conferences. The researcher will also work collaboratively with oceanographers at Georgia Tech and elsewhere on projects related to OSNAP.

A PhD in physical oceanography or a related field is required by the time of appointment.

Preferred candidates will have a background in observational and model data sets.

Please include the following documents:

• CV
• One-page statement of reseach interest
• Names and contact information of (3) references

Anne-Sophie Fortin - afortin3@gatech.edu

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening

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