NPS Ocean Wave Impacts on Air-Sea Interaction
Postdoc to research how ocean waves affect air-sea interactions, atmospheric conditions, and environmental forecasting using field data.
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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: Approx. $67,000 stipend per year; typical fellowship duration 2-3 years.
Summary: Postdoctoral fellowship to investigate how ocean waves influence air-sea interactions and marine atmospheric boundary layer dynamics using field data, aimed at improving environmental forecasting relevant to the U.S. Navy.
Key Information: Open to postdoctoral and senior researchers with a Ph.D. in ocean/atmosphere science, physics, applied mathematics, or related fields; applicants must contact the Research Adviser prior to applying.
Description
This postdoctoral research opportunity at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) focuses on studying the role of ocean waves in mediating air-sea exchange and modulating the marine atmospheric boundary layer. The research will utilize micrometeorological and oceanographic data collected from recent field campaigns to explore topics such as:
- Dynamics and structure of the wave-affected atmospheric surface layer
- Impacts of wave breaking on atmospheric turbulence and air-sea exchange in coastal and deep water zones
- Upper ocean forcing effects on the atmospheric boundary layer
- Influence of waves and surface fluxes on marine fog properties and life cycle
The overarching goal is to elucidate the physics of atmosphere-ocean coupling to improve environmental forecasting for weather, climate, and applications relevant to the U.S. Navy.
Ideal candidates hold a doctorate in ocean/atmosphere science, physics, mechanics, applied mathematics, or related disciplines, and have strong experimental data analysis skills. Applicants with numerical modeling experience interested in model-observation studies are also encouraged to apply.
This fellowship is part of the NRC Research Associateship Programs, which provide prestigious postdoctoral and senior research awards at federal laboratories and affiliated institutions.
