Postdoctoral Research Associate - Uncertainty Modeling

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop models for uncertainty in underwater acoustic propagation that are applicable to a wide range of ocean environments. (40%)

• Lead efforts to translate propagation and uncertainty models into computationally efficient algorithms that can be executed on underwater platforms. (40%)

• Assist in the development of manuscripts, conference presentations, and technical reports to document and communicate research findings. (20%)

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• A Ph.D. in applied mathematics, physics/applied physics, acoustics, or related discipline.

• Strong communication, writing, and programming skills.

• A demonstrated ability to conduct research independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• Candidate must be a US citizen.

• An interest in underwater acoustics or oceanography.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of physical oceanography, numerical methods, or closely related principles relevant to acoustic propagation modeling.

• Proficiency in scientific programming and computational tools commonly used in numerical modeling and environmental data analysis, such as Python, MATLAB, Fortran, C/C++, or comparable languages and tools.

• Ability to work with large datasets and to integrate these data with acoustics models.

• Knowledge of model validation, uncertainty assessment, data assimilation, model initialization, downscaling, or related model-data integration approaches.

• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills for addressing complex physical and computational research questions.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate technical modeling results effectively to multidisciplinary research teams and funding agencies.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage research tasks, maintain reproducible technical documentation, and meet project milestones and deadlines.

Other Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the federally funded research and applicable export-control and project access requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in acoustic propagation modeling in any medium.

Applicant Instructions

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration.  Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

Compensation Pay Range

$70,000.00/Annual

Please be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.