Assistant Researcher I in Oceanic Circulation and Biogeochemical Processes Computer Modeling Apply now to Assistant Researcher I in Oceanic Circulation and Biogeochemical Processes Computer Modeling Job #JPF09955 + ATMOSPHERIC AND OCEANIC SCIENCES / L&S Physical Sciences / UCLA Position overview Position title: Assistant Researcher Salary range: $90,200 Application Window Open date: October 22, 2024 Next review date: Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description Assistant Researcher I in Oceanic Circulation and Biogeochemical Processes Computer Modeling The Assistant Researcher I will work on problems of oceanic circulation dynamics and biogeochemical processes using the Regional Oceanic Modeling System (ROMS). The researcher will be under the guidance of Prof. James C. McWilliams in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences and will join a highly experienced group with expertise in computational methods, realistic simulation of complex flows, and dynamical processes. The focus of the research will be oceanic simulation modeling. Problems of interest include multiple areas in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Medierranean Oceans. The work is partly motivated and supported by field experiments. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physical oceanography or related discipline, five years of experience at the post-doctoral level in numerical modeling of oceanic flows (preferably using ROMS), a knowledge of geophysical fluid dynamics, a good publication record, the ability to synthesize both ocean model output and oceanographic observations, and an interest in collaboration on interdisciplinary problems. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy (http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct). Department: https://aos.ucla.edu Qualifications Basic qualifications Ph.D. or equivalent Application Requirements Document requirements + Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. + Cover Letter + Statement of Research + Statement of Teaching (Optional) + Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document, and Sample EDI Statements. + Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form + Misc / Additional (Optional) Reference requirements + 3-6 required (contact information only) Please provide contact information for your references. Your references may or may not be contacted for letters of recommendation. Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09955 Help contact: jvillanueva@atmos.ucla.edu About UCLA As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/\_files/apm/apm-035.pdf. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination. Job location Los Angeles, CA