The Naval Research Laboratory has an opening for a post-doctorate researcher in coastal hydro/morphodynamics, focusing on the high-resolution modeling of the coastal environment. Postdocs working on this project will have the ability to focus on a number of areas: (1) performing and analyzing very high-resolution coupled wave-ocean model in the coastal and nearshore domains; (2) developing techniques to evaluate and analyze the local impacts on waves and currents due to the surrounding ocean environment; (3) investigating and characterizing the effects of wave nonlinearity and wave breaking on the nearshore circulation; (4) analyzing and utilizing remote sensing and in situ observations of the nearshore environment; (5) developing new methodolgies to characterize the nearshore and coastal environment. Opportunities exist to study new concepts, techniques, and hypotheses in geophysical fluid dynamics, especially for the coastal and nearshore region.

This challenging work requires a broad understanding of physical oceanography, coastal and nearshore hydrodynamics and numerical modelling. Candidates are encouraged to apply with expertise in one or more areas of oceanography, ocean modeling, HPC, applied mathematics, physics, data analysis, numerical analysis, and in situ data processing. Proficiency in Python/Fortran is desirable. This is an excellent opportunity to work with some of the best modelers and data analysts in the ocean community. 

The Naval Research Laboratory has access to the major supercomputer sites in addition to excellent local computer resources. The laboratory at Stennis Space Center is collocated with the Naval Oceanographic Office and Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center, which are the largest national operational forecast center for oceanography.

Applicants must be a US citizen or US permanent residents at time of application. NRL is an equal opportunity employer.

Numerical modeling, nearshore circulation, wave propagation, wave transformation, nearshore processes, storm surge

citizenship

Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents

level

Open to Postdoctoral applicants

Additional Benefits

relocation

Awardees who reside more than 50 miles from their host laboratory and remain on tenure for at least six months are eligible for paid relocation to within the vicinity of their host laboratory.

health insurance

A group health insurance program is available to awardees and their qualifying dependents in the United States.