Tulane University School of Medicine
Postdoctoral Scholar, River Coastal Science & Engineering - Modelling Sea-Level
Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
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A post‑doctoral scholar position is available immediately in the Sea Level Lab of Dr. Sönke Dangendorf to work on NSF and NASA funded projects related to the reconstruction and analysis of coastal mean sea‑level changes with a particular focus on nonlinear vertical land motion and their contribution to coastal flooding. The position is located in the Department of River‑Coastal Science and Engineering at Tulane University, which values diversity in all forms and is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. Applications from candidates passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion with overlapping scientific interests are encouraged to apply.
Possible projects include:
Assessments of vertical land motion based on multiple different observational and proxy records.
Mapping reconstructions of coastal sea‑level changes based on tide gauge and ancillary information.
Building Bayesian frameworks that properly take into account uncertainties of different observational and model networks.
Applicants with a background in some of the following are especially encouraged to apply: physical oceanography, coastal engineering, geodesy, geosciences, and sea‑level science.
The earliest start date is January 3rd, 2024. The position would be for one year (contingent upon annual review at year 1) with the possibility of further extension. The starting salary is $65,000 plus full benefits.
Having a diverse and welcoming community of scientists, Tulane prides itself on excellent scholarship across a wide range of interdisciplinary topics. Tulane is a private, research‑oriented university and a member of the 63 prestigious Association of American Universities. It is ranked among the top 40 universities by U.S. News Report. New Orleans is a beautiful, vibrant, multicultural, and truly unique city in which to work and live.
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Employment Type Full‑time
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A post‑doctoral scholar position is available immediately in the Sea Level Lab of Dr. Sönke Dangendorf to work on NSF and NASA funded projects related to the reconstruction and analysis of coastal mean sea‑level changes with a particular focus on nonlinear vertical land motion and their contribution to coastal flooding. The position is located in the Department of River‑Coastal Science and Engineering at Tulane University, which values diversity in all forms and is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. Applications from candidates passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion with overlapping scientific interests are encouraged to apply.
Possible projects include:
Assessments of vertical land motion based on multiple different observational and proxy records.
Mapping reconstructions of coastal sea‑level changes based on tide gauge and ancillary information.
Building Bayesian frameworks that properly take into account uncertainties of different observational and model networks.
Applicants with a background in some of the following are especially encouraged to apply: physical oceanography, coastal engineering, geodesy, geosciences, and sea‑level science.
The earliest start date is January 3rd, 2024. The position would be for one year (contingent upon annual review at year 1) with the possibility of further extension. The starting salary is $65,000 plus full benefits.
Having a diverse and welcoming community of scientists, Tulane prides itself on excellent scholarship across a wide range of interdisciplinary topics. Tulane is a private, research‑oriented university and a member of the 63 prestigious Association of American Universities. It is ranked among the top 40 universities by U.S. News Report. New Orleans is a beautiful, vibrant, multicultural, and truly unique city in which to work and live.
Seniority Level Internship
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Higher Education
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