ROSENSTIEL SCHOOL OF MARINE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE AT UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI Invites applications for Six Postdoctoral Positions within the areas of Global Climate Change, Remote Sensing, and Computer Science Applications in Environmental Studies These positions are sought as part of the Rosenstiel School's continuing commitment to research in fundamental processes involving global and regional observations as made by satellite and in situ sensors. The need for six new postdoctoral positions is prompted by the recent addition of several new programs at the School, namely: Center for Southeastern Tropical Advanced Remote Sensing (CSTARS), the SeaKeepers vessel of opportunity program, and the Air-Sea Interaction Facility. Depending on the interests and qualifications of the applicants they could work in connection with one of these programs or with faculty in any Division of the School. For more information on these programs see School's web-site at http://www.rsmas.miami.edu/ The six fellowships being offered will fall into one of the following topic areas: · regional climate assessment of the atmosphere-ocean system This would include the diagnosis and assimilation of satellite and in situ observations, high resolution modeling of the coupled system, and process studies of relevance to climate. (1) position · mass transfer of greenhouse gases across the air-water interface The investigation will center on a wind-wave tank in which the affects of waves and breaking waves, turbulence, bubbles and spray can be explored. A strong background in fluid mechanics is required and experience in surface chemistry. (1) position · passive and active microwave techniques for investigation of land, ocean and ice processes The use of satellite imaging, particularly synthetic aperture radar (SAR), for studies in surface changes associated with volcanoes, wind fields of tropical storms, detection of ocean features and ships and radiation transfer. The investigations will be carried out at the new (CSTARS) where multi-sensor imagery will become available in real time. A strong background in physics is required and experience in oceanography and/or geology. (1) position · autonomous in situ ocean and atmospheric measurements program Developing a strategy for the effective and efficient use of vessels (ships) and other platforms (buoys, piers, lighthouses, etc.) of opportunity for the autonomous acquisition and transmission of remotely collected oceanographic and meteorological data. (2) positions · computer systems and application design Developing computer systems, strategies, and products for handling large data volumes from environmental remote sensing studies. This involves near-real-time acquisition, transmission, processing, and developing user friendly data products. (1) position The postdoctoral fellowships are being offered for up to two years at an annual salary of $35,000 to $40,000 plus benefits and a research/travel fund. Review of the applications will begin on May 1, 2001 and continue until all positions are filled. Support for these fellowships will come from the Vetlessen Foundation, the International SeaKeepers Society and government contracts. Applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae and a list of three references to Dr. Rod G. Zika, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami, 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149 or by email to: rzika@rsmas.miami.edu. For phone inquires contact Ms. Lynnette Washington at (305) 361-4731.

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