The Department of Environmental, Coastal and Ocean Sciences (ECOS) at the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMB) invites applications for a postdoctoral or research associate position in the field of numerical modeling of coastal physical and biochemical processes. The successful candidate is expected to work in a team strengthening our current effort to maintain and further develop the Massachusetts Bay hydrodynamic and water quality models. The research is supported by a long-term contract from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA). Basic duties include developing numerical codes in Fortran and Matlab, analyzing data from fieldwork and modeling, setting-up model parameters, performing numerical experiments and writing technical reports. ECOS is an interdisciplinary graduate (M.S., Ph.D.) department, having 14 faculty/scientists and 40 graduate students. ECOS is continuing a multi-year expansion with new faculty to contribute to research on biogeochemical processes, ecological dynamics, and human interactions in coastal (linked watershed and marine) environments. The candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree, or Master's degree with more than 5 years working experience, in hydrodynamic and ecosystem modeling. Candidates must have demonstrated knowledge of ocean circulation models and numerical methods, detailed knowledge of programming fundamentals and techniques in Fortran and Matlab, working knowledge of database design and development, and working knowledge of Unix, Linux and Windows. This is a full time position. The salary for this position will be based on the qualification and experience of the successful candidate. The continuation of the appointment is contingent on successful performance during the first year. The financial support for this position is currently secured for at least 4 years. Send resume, statement of interests and names/addresses/phone/email of three references to the Search Committee, Department of ECOS, University of Massachusetts Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02125-3393. For more information regarding this position, please e-mail meng.zhou@umb.edu. Application review will start from Oct. 15, 2001, and continue until the position is filled. UMB is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX employer.

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