NRL Marginal Sea Upwelling and Tides
This grant studies how tides drive upwelling in the East China and Yellow Seas using ocean models to understand water distribution dynamics.
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Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: May 1, 2025 (Application Deadline)
Funding Amounts: Stipend approximately $86,962 per year plus $3,000 travel allowance; relocation assistance available. Typical award duration 2-3 years.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research investigating tidal-driven upwelling dynamics and water mass distribution in the East China Sea and Yellow Sea using numerical ocean modeling.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents; requires Ph.D. earned within last 5 years; research conducted on-site at Naval Research Laboratory, Stennis Space Center, MS.
Description
This fellowship opportunity at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) focuses on studying the dynamical processes controlling upwelling in the East China Sea and Yellow Sea (ECSYS). The research aims to elucidate how tides influence upwelling and subsequently affect water mass distribution in these marginal seas. The project requires a broad understanding of physical oceanography and expertise in numerical ocean modeling.
Applicants will extensively use regional versions of the HYbrid Coordinate Ocean Model (HYCOM) to analyze and unravel the underlying dynamics of tidal upwelling. Key research topics include upwelling dynamics, tidal friction, Ekman transport, and their combined effects on the ECSYS environment.
This position is ideal for postdoctoral researchers interested in ocean sciences, particularly those with skills in physical oceanography and computational modeling.
