Princeton University

The Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Program at Princeton University invites applications for one or more postdoctoral and/or programmer positions involving model and data based studies of biological and ecological processes and biogeochemical cycles in the ocean, atmosphere, and on land, with relevance to the carbon cycle, climate change, and the response of the biosphere to climate change.   Areas of particular interest include but are not limited to: ocean biogeochemical processes such as production, remineralization, and the biology and biogeochemistry of hypoxic and anoxic regions of the ocean; coupled atmosphere-ocean-biogeochemistry earth system modeling; analysis of oceanic and atmospheric carbon system observations; global warming impacts on ocean ecology; ocean meridional overturning circulation and biogeochemistry.   A Ph.D. or master’s degree in oceanic or terrestrial biogeochemistry, ecology, physical oceanography, or related field is required. Strong modeling, quantitative, and/or statistical skills are required. The successful candidate(s) will join a vigorous interdisciplinary research group and will be able to take advantage of a wide range of related research at Princeton University and GFDL/NOAA.

Applicants are asked to submit a vitae, statement of research experience and interests, and names of at least 3 references.  Please submit information on http://jobs.princeton.edu.  Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. For general information about applying to Princeton and how to self-identiy, please link to http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm. Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received, and continue until the position(s) are filled.
 

The Program in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences of Princeton University seeks a Ph.D. modeler/data analyst to conduct research in modeling wind, wave and eddy-driven currents over the continental shelves and slopes. Candidate must have a strong background in geophysical and computational fluid dynamics, and knowledge of data-assimilative methodologies - variational methods, adjoint, ensemble Kalman filter etc. Preferences will be given to candidates with experiences in analyzing observational data and in incorporating these data into numerical model(s). Though support is offered for 1 year, multi-year renewal is expected contingent on performance and funding availability. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

Please send a resume and the names and contact information (phone, e-mail and addresses) of at least three references to Anna Valerio, AOS Program, Princeton University, 300 Forrestal Road, Princeton NJ 08540-6654, Fax: (609)258-2850; or E-mail: apval@princeton.edu. Applications received before March 6, 2009 will receive first consideration. For additional information, please contact Dr. L.-Y. Oey at lyo@princeton.edu. 

Princeton University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. For general information about applying to Princeton University and how to self-identify, please see
http://web.princeton.edu/sits/dof/applicantsInfo.htm
 

NOAA/GFDL and Princeton University are committed to develop an advanced global non-hydrostatic high-resolution modeling capability for short-term real-time hurricane predictions and for seasonal to decadal simulations to understand the relationship between hurricane frequency/intensity and climate-change. As part of this commitment, GFDL and Princeton University seek to recruit three scientists with a keen interest in this topic. We are open to a wide range of candidates, from recent PhD’s to experienced scientists. The successful candidates must have a strong background with demonstrated experience in numerical modeling, but experience in hurricane predictions/simulations is not necessary. A Ph.D. in atmospheric or oceanic sciences is preferred, but candidates with a Ph.D. in related disciplines will also be considered"

There are three main areas of interest: a) static and adaptive mesh refinement within a global non-hydrostatic weather-climate modeling framework for improving hurricane simulations/predictions, b) development of a wave-ocean coupling capability and an improved set of physical parameterizations within the GFDL global high-resolution model, and c) to design and to carry out experiments for hurricane predictions and for studying the hurricane-climate connection.

These research and development activities will occur within the Cooperative Institute for Climate Science (CICS), a joint research institute involving NOAA's Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) and Princeton University. This is a multi-year project with an initial appointment for one year. Extensions are possible based on funding and performance.

Applicants are asked to send curriculum vitae, a statement of research experience and interests, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent Dr. Isaac Held, c/o Anna Valerio, Princeton University, AOS Program, Sayre Hall, 300 Forrestal Road, Princeton, NJ 08540-6654 or to apval@princeton.edu.  Applications received before June 15, 2009 will receive first consideration. For additional information, contact Dr. Shian-Jiann Lin (shian-jiann.lin@noaa.gov).

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.  For general information about applying to Princeton University and how to self-identify, please link to http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/applicantsInfo.htm.