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Postdoctoral Fellow in Environmental Science

Polytechnicpositions, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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Overview Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow in Environmental Science & Engineering

School:

Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Department/Area:

Environmental Science & Engineering

Position Description We are seeking a full-time postdoctoral researcher with a background in Physical Oceanography to join the research group of

Professor Fiamma Straneo

at the John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University.

The postdoctoral researcher will investigate connections between ice/ocean interactions, freshwater export from Greenland’s glacial fjords, and the oceanography of the Southwest Greenland shelf as part of the

Overturning in the Subpolar North Atlantic Program (OSNAP) .

Responsibilities

Work with a variety of data (moored, vessel-based, and remotely-sensed)

Collaborate closely with Prof. F. Straneo and her team

Engage in the planning and execution of fieldwork

Participate in the mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students

Appointment The initial appointment will be for

one year , with a possibility for renewal of a second year depending on performance and availability of funds.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography or a related field is required by the time of appointment

Experience in analyzing hydrographic, velocity, and other oceanographic data (including programming in Matlab or Python) is highly desirable

Expertise in collecting field observations is preferred

Strong oral and written communication skills are expected

Special Instructions

Applications should include: Full

Curriculum Vitae

Names and contact information of

3 references

who are able to provide letters of recommendation

SEAS is dedicated to building a diverse and welcoming community.

EEO / Non-discrimination Commitment Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy. These policies ensure all community members can participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

References Minimum Number of References Required:

3

Maximum Number of References Allowed:

3

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