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Position 005-548
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE: Postdoctoral Research Associate.
A full-time, fixed-term annual appointment with renewal at the discretion of the principal investigator.
SALARY: $42,000-$44,000
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: For full consideration, applications must be received by October 15, 2004.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct research involving the application of numerical models and data assimilation systems to studies of physical oceanographic circulation processes in the coastal transition zone (CTZ) off Oregon and northern California. The CTZ includes flows over the continental shelf and slope and in the adjacent ocean interior. The successful applicant will work with J. S. Allen, G. D. Egbert, P. M. Kosro, and R. N. Miller on the development and application of data assimilation methods for ocean surface current measurements obtained from shore-based long range H-F radar systems and altimeter measurements from satellites to achieve a better understanding of shelf, slope, and interior flow interactions and exchange processes. The postdoc will work within the recently established Cooperative Institute for Oceanographic Satellite Studies (CIOSS). QUALIFICATIONS: · Ph.D. in one of the following fields: physical oceanography, atmospheric sciences, engineering, physics or mathematics. · Experience in theoretical and/or numerical modeling studies of fluid mechanics problems and a strong background in applied mathematics. · Experience with data assimilation methods and with the dynamical interpretation of oceanographic or atmospheric data is preferred. · Proficiency in written and spoken English. · Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity is preferred. TO APPLY: In the application materials, mention where you learned of the position, and include the position number (005-548). To apply, a statement of scientific interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference should be sent to: Janine Kobel, CIOSS College of Oceanic & Atmospheric Sciences Oregon State University 104 COAS Admin. Bldg. Corvallis, OR 97331-5503 kobel@coas.oregonstate.edu Applications received by October 15, 2004 will receive full consideration. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. John Allen by phone (541-737-2928), fax (541-737-2064), or email (jallen@coas.oregonstate.edu). Further information about the College of Oceanic & Atmospheric Sciences (COAS) can be found at http://www.coas.oregonstate.edu/. Further information about the Cooperative Institute for Oceanographic Satellite Studies (CIOSS) can be found at http://cioss.coas.oregonstate.edu/CIOSS/index.html.

Position 005-556
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE: Postdoctoral Research Associate. A full-time, fixed-term annual appointment with renewal at the discretion of the principal investigator.
SALARY: $38,000-44,000
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: For full consideration, applications must be received by October 15, 2004.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful applicant will analyze and model satellite-borne active and passive microwave measurements over the ocean, as part of a NASA-funded project led by College of Oceanic & Atmospheric Sciences (COAS) Prof. Michael Freilich. Initial work will focus on characterizing small-scale surface wind variability and their geophysical and measurement retrieval impacts. The successful applicant will have significant latitude to define future analyses. The postdoc will work within the recently established Cooperative Institute for Oceanographic Satellite Studies (CIOSS). The initial appointment is for one year, renewable annually for up to three years, based on performance and funding. QUALIFICATIONS: · Ph.D. in physical oceanography, meteorology, or a related field completed by January 1, 2005. · Strong physical and statistical data analysis skills · Ability to work both collaboratively and independently · Proficiency in written and spoken English · Experience analyzing microwave satellite remote sensing data is desired. · Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity is preferred. TO APPLY: In the application materials, mention where you learned of the position, and include the position number (005-556). Send a statement of scientific interest, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses, telephone numbers and electronic mail addresses of three references to: Janine Kobel, CIOSS College of Oceanic & Atmospheric Sciences Oregon State University 104 COAS Admin. Bldg. Corvallis, OR 97331-5503 kobel@coas.oregonstate.edu Applications received by October 15, 2004 will receive full consideration. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Michael Freilich by telephone (541-737-2748), fax (541-737-2064), or by electronic mail (mhf@coas.oregonstate.edu). Further information about the College of Oceanic & Atmospheric Sciences (COAS) can be found at http://www.coas.oregonstate.edu/. Further information about the Cooperative Institute for Oceanographic Satellite Studies (CIOSS) can be found at http://cioss.coas.oregonstate.edu/CIOSS/index.html.

Position 005-557
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT TITLE: Postdoctoral Research Associate. A full-time, fixed-term annual appointment with renewal at the discretion of the principal investigator.
SALARY: $38,000-44,000
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: For full consideration, applications must be received by October 15, 2004.
RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Use of satellite and coastal radar data to analyze mesoscale circulation variability in the California Current. 2) Development of methods to combine satellite altimeter sea surface height, coastal radar (CODAR) surface velocity and satellite scatterometer wind fields to better define mesoscale circulation features (scales of 15-200km); 3) Validation of the circulation fields by comparison to satellite and in situ data from the same region; 4) Analysis of the dynamics responsible for the temporal variability of the fields; The data sets span the strong 1997-1998 El Niņo and the abrupt switch to La Niņa conditions in 1999. The postdoc will work within the recently established Cooperative Institute for Oceanographic Satellite Studies (CIOSS). The initial appointment is for one year, renewable annually for up to three years, based on performance and funding. QUALIFICATIONS: 1) Recent Ph.D. in physical oceanography or atmospheric sciences; 2) Experience with statistical analysis of time series of 2-D fields from multiple sources, including error characteristics; 3) Proficiency in spoken and written English; 4) Experience with remote sensing data sets, including satellite and/or HF radar, is highly desirable; 5) Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity is preferred. TO APPLY: In the application materials, mention where you learned of the position, and include the position number (005-557). Send a statement of scientific interest; curriculum vitae; and names, addresses, telephone numbers, and electronic mail addresses of three references to: Janine Kobel, CIOSS College of Oceanic & Atmospheric Sciences Oregon State University 104 COAS Admin. Bldg. Corvallis, OR 97331-5503 kobel@coas.oregonstate.edu Applications received by October 15, 2004 will receive full consideration. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. P. Ted Strub or Dr. P. Michael Kosro by telephone (Strub: 541-737-3015; Kosro: 541-737-3079), fax (541-737-2064), or by electronic mail (tstrub@coas.oregonstate.edu; kosro@coas.oregonstate.edu). Further information about the College of Oceanic & Atmospheric Sciences (COAS) can be found at http://www.coas.oregonstate.edu/. Further information about the Cooperative Institute for Oceanographic Satellite Studies (CIOSS) can be found at http://cioss.coas.oregonstate.edu/CIOSS/index.html.

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