Position Available
Physical Oceanography
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University
Rockland County, NY
Application Review Begins: 1 October 2009
Position open until filled.
For more information, please go to:
https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51993
Or contact:
Kathleen Carlsen
Email: kathleen [at] admin.ldeo.columbia.edu
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University seeks a staff
associate to work in the field of physical oceanography. The successful
applicant will assist in the collection and analysis of a wide range of
ocean and climate data, and participate in the presentation and
publication of research in scholarly venues.
The successful applicant will:
- Perform routine quality control of newly collected data;
- Seek out and collate data from on-line resources;
- Perform both routine and novel analyses of the data under the
direction of the principal investigator;
- Produce publication-quality graphics in support of publication and
presentation of research results; and
- Participate in the collection of physical oceanographic data at sea.
Applicants must be comfortable working in a Linux/Unix computer
environment, and possess a working knowledge of Linux shell scripting,
Matlab or C, and common office productivity software. Preference will be
given to candidates who are familiar with current literature in the
fields of physical oceanography and climate.
The successful applicant will be expected to participate in research
cruises of up to 2 months' duration, and to spend up to 3 months per
year at sea. Previous cruise experience is not required, but will be
considered a plus. Candidates must pass the physical and dental
requirements for deployment to Antarctica, and hold or be able to obtain
a passport for foreign travel.
Education and experience requirements:
- MS degree with two years of related experience; or
- BS degree with four years of related experience.
Application Review Begins: 1 October 2009.
Position open until filled.
Applications must be submitted online. Applicants should submit a
personal statement describing research experience and interests, a CV,
and the names and email addresses of three references. To apply, go to:
https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51993.
For further information, please contact:
Kathleen Carlsen
Email: kathleen [at] admin.ldeo.columbia.edu