The College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences (COAS) at Oregon State University (OSU) invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term appointment funded by grant and contract funds. The successful applicant will conduct research on methods and computer algorithms for oceanographic data assimilation, with an initial focus on application to studies of internal tides. The research will be conducted as part of a 5-year multi-institution collaborative effort funded by the NSF Information Technology Research (ITR) initiative to develop, and make available to the oceanographic community, a sophisticated modular 'Inverse Ocean Modeling' (IOM) system. Specific research tasks will include development/refinement of efficient parallel computational routines for numerical modeling of oceanic internal tides, interaction with oceanographers and computer scientists to interface these codes with the IOM, and application of the modular inverse codes to studies of internal tides in the coastal and open ocean. The relative effort on each of these tasks will depend to some extent on the qualifications and interests of the incumbent. A significant commitment to computer code development and testing is required. Qualifications: PhD in physical oceanography, atmospheric sciences, geophysics, engineering, physics, applied mathematics, or computer science; experience and interest in computational methods and algorithm development; experience in Unix systems and scientific programming; proficiency in written and spoken English, and demonstrated ability to complete and publish research results. Previous experience in fluid dynamics and parallel programming is highly desirable. Salary: $38,000-$42,000. To apply send statement of interest, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Gary D. Egbert; College of Oceanic & Atmospheric Sciences; Oregon State University; 104 Ocean Admin Bldg; Corvallis Or 97331-5503. For full consideration apply by 17 June 2002. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Egbert by phone (541-737-2947), Fax (541-737-2064), or electronic mail (egbert@coas.oregonstate.edu). Further information about COAS can be found at http://www.coas.oregonstate.edu. OSU is an AA/EO.

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