Atlanta, GA

Earth system science and ocean biogeochemistry group in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Institute of Technology jointly invite applications for a postdoctoral researcher position. The successful candidate will advance our understanding of ocean carbon sinks through the theoretical, computational, and observational analyses in collaboration with Drs. Amanda Timmerman, Chris Reinhard and Taka Ito. This position will be responsible to perform regional ocean physical and biogeochemical simulations, analyze output, and present findings in peer-review journal publications and national/international conferences. The scientific questions include the controls of natural and human-induced changes in ocean carbon uptake including ocean-based carbon dioxide removal approaches. The successful candidate will need working knowledge in ocean nutrient, alkalinity and carbon cycling and proficiency in programming skills.

• Perform regional physical-biological simulations
• Advance the theoretical framework of ocean carbon uptake and its application to ocean-based carbon dioxide removal
• Publish research outcomes in peer-reviewed journals

• Doctoral degree in related field.

• Proficiency in biogeochemical cycling, carbonate chemistry, and air-sea gas transfer
• Experience working in HPC environment
• Programming skills (Fortran, python and/or MATLAB)
• Experience in data analysis with large oceanic/atmospheric environmental datasets
• Publications in related field
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a group
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Please attach the following required documents:

• CV
• Statement of research interest

Requests for information and pre-application enquiries from senior candidates should be directed to Dr. Taka Ito (taka.ito@eas.gatech.edu)

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This is a two-year position, with a potential renewal based on the progress and availability of funding. Georgia Institute of Technology is located in Atlanta, Georgia and is consistently a top ranked educational and research institution. The School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences is highly interdisciplinary and covers broadly all fields or Earth and space science. EAS hosts a distinct interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Ocean Science and Engineering in collaboration with the School of Biological Sciences and Environmental Engineering, and contributes to the Ph.D. program in Quantitative Biosciences. For more information about our School and academic programs, visit eas.gatech.edu.