Research Associate (Postdoctoral). The College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences (COAS), Oregon State University (OSU), invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term, annual appointment. As part of the NASA carbon cycle program and ONR/NOPP Paradigm project, we are developing coupled physical/biological models of the North Pacific Ocean. We are especially interested in the ocean carbon cycle on seasonal to interannual time scales. We seek a person who will actively collaborate with our interdisciplinary team of researchers. This position requires the design, implementation, and testing of one and three-dimensional models of the coupled physics and biology of the ocean and comparison with observations. Data assimilation techniques are used to estimate model errors and parameters, and a wide variety of visualization tools are used to study model output. The position requires publication in the scientific literature and participation in science team meetings. Qualifications: PhD or equivalent degree in oceanography or other relevant Earth science; extensive experience in numerical modeling; experience with coupled models and plankton processes and data assimilation is helpful; excellent communication and presentation skills; must be able to work independently and integrate efforts with a larger research team; and be willing to travel and participate in oceanographic research meetings. Salary: $38,000-$41,000. Send statement of interest, curriculum vitae and name, address, phone number, and e-mail address of three references to: Dr. Y.H. Spitz, COAS, 104 Ocean Admin, OSU, Corvallis, OR 97331-5503. Questions about the position may be directed to Yvette Spitz or Mark Abbott by phone (541-737-3227; 541-737-4045), FAX (541-737-2064), or by electronic mail (yvette@coas.oregonstate.edu; mark@coas.oregonstate.edu). Further information about the College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University can be found at http://www.coas.oregonstate.edu. For full consideration apply by 11/22/02. OSU is an AA/EOE.

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