Physical Oceanographer Position Available
Prince William Sound Science Center
Cordova, Alaska
Review of applications will begin Tuesday, 1 July 2008.
Position is open until filled.
For further information, please go to:
http://www.pwssc.org/whatsnew/employment.shtml
Or contact:
Scott Pegau
Email: wspegau [at] pwsssc.org
Phone: 907-424-5800 ext 222
The Prince William Science Center, in Cordova, Alaska, is currently
accepting applications for a physical oceanographer position. The
research focus of the PWSSC is on understanding the physical and
biological mechanisms and linkages affecting diversity and productivity
in Prince William Sound and how they vary in space and time. The
research area includes the Sound, the Copper River Delta and the
adjacent Gulf of Alaska. This position will provide a broad range of
experience with a developing ocean observing system in a geographic area
with unlimited research opportunities.
The selected candidate will be responsible for participating in research
and monitoring programs, including the acquisition and analysis of
hydrographic, acoustic doppler current profiler, and drifter data; and
publication in peer reviewed journals. The position is expected to
assume a lead role in securing external funds to develop oceanographic
studies to further our understanding of how Prince William Sound, the
Gulf of Alaska, and the surrounding watersheds interact. The position
will also be required to participate in an integrated science,
education, and outreach program conducted by the staff of the PWSSC.
A PhD in oceanography or documented experience relevant to the duties
for conducting oceanographic research projects is required. The
candidate must be self-motivated, and capable of working both
independently and within an interdisciplinary team. Experience in
programming (IDL and/or MatLab), quantitative analyses of oceanographic
and meteorological time series data, and visualization of complex
multivariate data is essential. The candidate must be able to
participate on a minimum of four seasonal oceanographic cruises of up to
one-week duration per year. The candidate must have excellent verbal and
written communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates
with experience in coastal and nearshore circulation dynamics,
oceanographic instrumentation (CTDs, ADCPs, wave gauges, CODAR,
meteorological arrays), ocean observing systems (including real time
data relay networks), and a working knowledge of numerical circulation
modeling. All candidates must either be U.S. Citizens or Canadian or
Mexican nationals eligible for a TN visa.
To apply, send a one-page cover letter with research interests, and the
names and contact information of three references, along with a
curriculum vita by email to:
Nancy Bird, PWSSC President
Email: nbird [at] pwssc.org
Inquiries about this position may also be directed to:
Scott Pegau
Email: wspegau [at] pwssc.org
Phone: 907-424-5800 ext 222
Further information about the position can be found online at:
http://www.pwssc.org/whatsnew/employment.shtml