POST DOC - MARINE ECOSYSTEM MODELING LAB

CONNECT | ENRICH | TRANSFORMPOST DOC-Marine Ecosystem Modeling LabThe Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON), a program of the Board of Regents, is a statewide academic endeavor to focus and strengthen the effectiveness of foundational marine science needed to address the environmental and socioeconomic challenges facing Louisiana and the nation.LUMCON has provided unparalleled opportunities in marine science and education to the research community and public alike. Anchored by a first-rate marine laboratory, the DeFelice Marine Center, LUMCON is embedded in Louisiana's dynamic wetland environment and conveniently located on a gateway to the open waters of the Gulf. From this facility, LUMCON operates a world-class fleet of research vessels unmatched on the US Gulf Coast. In 2023, LUMCON expanded its programs through the opening of a maritime research and outreach facility in Houma.POSITION OVERVIEWThe Marine Ecosystem Modeling lab at LUMCON is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Investigator beginning as early as May 2026. The successful candidate will participate in several research projects funded by NOAA and other agencies to develop a series of coupled physical-biological-sediment models covering the Gulf and the Northeast U.S. Shelf. The successful applicant will work closely with Dr. Zhengchen (John) Zang at LUMCON and other research groups at LSU and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. This position mainly focuses on ocean model development and data processing.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSPh.D. from an accredited institution in Marine Science, Oceanography, or related area of specialization is required.Strong programming and mathematical skills are required; familiar with high performance computing (HPC) environment and significant knowledge of Fortran, Matlab, and/or Python.Interest in mentoring student interns and contributing to LUMCON's outreach/education activities.Comfortable working independently and as a part of a team.Publish at least one paper before graduation.IDEAL CANDIDATE / PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSSignificant knowledge of at least one of the generic ocean models (e.g., ROMS, FVCOM, MITgcm).Significant knowledge of physical oceanography, phytoplankton dynamics, shellfish population dynamics, and/or sediment transport is preferred.Familiarity with machine learning/deep learning tools.Interest in authoring or coauthoring scientific publications.ESSENTIAL DUTIESDevelop high-resolution physical models covering coastal Louisiana and other regions.Couple physical model with biological/sediment transport model.Collect and process observational data from various sources for model calibration.Assist with data management and data server maintenance.Attend weekly lab meetings.Develop manuscripts and publish works in peer reviewed journals.Assist with LUMCON outreach and education activities.Assist with proposal writing.HOW TO APPLYTo apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.CONTACT INFORMATIONDr. Zhengchen (John) ZangLUMCONzzang@lumcon.eduTel: 225-421-4719Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer.VACANCY INFORMATIONThis is an unclassified position. This position is located in Houma, LA. Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application, or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement.Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application. All applicants must list their full work history and education directly on the application.Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript and any other required documents listed in the posting to your application, if possible.J-18808-Ljbffr