Surfzone and Riverine Processes
Researching surfzone and river processes using field experiments, GPS drifters, and autonomous vehicles to study currents, mixing, and optical properties.
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NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025 | February 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Base stipend approximately $67,000/year plus $3,000 travel allowance; supplements based on experience; typical tenure 2-3 years.
Summary: Postdoctoral and senior researchers conduct innovative field-based research on physical and biological processes in surfzone and riverine environments using advanced instrumentation and modeling.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and non-U.S. citizens; relocation and health insurance benefits included; requires contacting research adviser prior to application.
Description
This fellowship opportunity at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) supports research investigating physical and biological processes in surfzone and riverine environments. The research leverages small- and large-scale field experiments, employing innovative instrumentation such as GPS-equipped drifters and autonomous unmanned vehicles to collect new observations. Key research areas include:
- Rip current dynamics with implications for public safety
- Cross-shore exchange processes between the surfzone and inner-shelf
- Data assimilation integrating autonomous vehicle data with numerical models
- Littoral optical properties
- Coherent structures in littoral environments
The program emphasizes Lagrangian particle statistics and pollutant mixing in coastal and riverine zones. Researchers will utilize both previous and new field data to advance understanding in these areas.
