Sea Ice Modeling
NRL seeks a postdoc in physical oceanography to improve Arctic forecasting by developing sea ice data assimilation techniques and studying Arctic processes using coupled models.
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Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: Stipend approximately $86,962 per year plus $3,000 travel allowance; relocation assistance available for eligible awardees. Typical tenure 2-3 years.
Summary: Postdoctoral fellowship to advance physical oceanography research focused on Arctic Ocean dynamics and sea ice modeling to improve Navy forecast systems.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents holding a Ph.D. within the last 5 years; strong programming skills in Python and FORTRAN preferred; must contact Research Adviser prior to applying.
Description
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) invites applications for a postdoctoral associate position in physical oceanography aimed at enhancing understanding of Arctic Ocean dynamics. The research focuses on improving the Navy’s coupled ice-ocean-atmosphere model prediction systems by developing innovative techniques for assimilating satellite-derived sea ice thickness data into the Community Ice Code (CICE6). The successful candidate will collaborate with NRL researchers to study key Arctic processes such as wave-ice interactions, landfast ice, melt ponds, and their effects on Arctic thermodynamics.
The position involves working with state-of-the-art regional and global coupled deterministic and ensemble-based modeling systems, including CICE, HYCOM, and WaveWatch III. Candidates with strong programming skills, especially in Python and FORTRAN, and familiarity with data assimilation techniques are highly encouraged to apply.
This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research that supports the Navy’s operational forecasting capabilities in the Arctic region.
