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Subject: Postdoctoral Research Position in Coastal Carbon Cycle Modeling at UCLA

The department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences and the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics (IGPP) at UCLA are inviting applications for a postdoctoral fellow or a researcher to work in the Biogeochemistry Group of Prof. Nicolas Gruber on the modeling of the coastal carbon cycle. This work, undertaken in close collaboration with the group of Prof. James C. McWilliams, aims to elucidate the role of the ocean margins in the global carbon cycle using the Regional Ocean Modeling System (ROMS) as the primary research tool. Topics to be investigated may include the dynamics of air-sea exchange of CO2, the role of eddies in controlling the offshore transport of organic matter, the role of iron in coastal environments, or investigations of the role of ecological complexity and large-scale/small-scale coupling in coastal environments. Responsibilities of this person are the further development and application of a fully coupled ecological/biogeochemical/physical ocean model based on ROMS, as well as the analysis, interpretation and documentation of the results. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in earth, applied math, physical, biological, or chemical sciences, ideally with training in oceanic and/or atmospheric sciences. Experience with numerical models of the ocean or atmosphere is desired. The appointment will be made for an initial period of two years at a level commensurate with the experience of the candidate. Please send a resume, a statement of research interest, and the names of three references to Nicolas Gruber, 5853 Slichter Hall, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095. e-mail: ngruber@igpp.ucla.edu. Deadline for applications is February 28, 2005. UCLA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages women and minorities to apply.

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