HRD – Senior Research Associate II – R100062306

The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) of The University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Research Associate II to work in Miami, FL. The successful candidate will be part of a team working on development of the Hurricane Analysis and Forecast System (HAFS), NOAA’s FV3-based next-generation hurricane forecast model. The job will involve development and implementation of code for HAFS, and also performing model runs (in both real time and retrospective mode) to evaluate the model. In addition, the assistant scientist will have the opportunity to perform TC research studies using operational and experimental versions of HAFS. The model results will be presented in peer-reviewed journals and professional meetings.

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Air-Sea Interaction and Boundary Layer Processes in Turbulent Environments

Understanding atmospheric turbulence and its connection to the surface energy exchange is critical to furthering predictive capabilities. Innovative new tools, including unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and surface-based remote sensors, are providing revolutionary perspectives on processes of interest. These tools can be used to study a variety of topics, including boundary-layer (mixing) depth, surface fluxes, entrainment, structure functions, variances, and diffusion coefficients, across a variety of meteorological and latitudinal regimes over both terrestrial and oceanic surfaces. Such studies may include using a variety of observations to improve existing models of drag, heat, and moisture coefficients; sea spray; sea ice; and coupling of surface fluxes to waves and ocean processes, Generally, research opportunities exist in the areas of (1) analysis of measurements collected using various observational capabilities to develop understanding of lower atmospheric and upper oceanic processes and surface-atmosphere exchange, (2) evaluation and development of modeling tools using these measurements, and (3) development and field deployment of new observational capabilities, including UAS and associated sensors.

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Tropical Cyclones: Physical Processes and Forecast Improvements

Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory Hurricane Research Division (HRD) conducts cutting-edge research on tropical cyclones using a combination of models, theories, and observations, with particular emphasis on data obtained by research aircraft and NOAA high-resolution hurricane modeling systems.  The goal of this research is to improve the prediction of 1- to 7-day forecasts of tropical cyclone track, intensity, structure, precipitation, and their impacts.

HRD is interested in research during the entire tropical cyclone lifecycle from genesis to decay, landfall, or extratropical transition in any of the following physical processes:

1. Air-sea and boundary-layer processes – research of dynamic and thermodynamic processes in the atmospheric boundary layer and the adjacent upper ocean that impact tropical cyclone structure and intensity change; quantitative assessment of their impact on tropical cyclone energetics and intensity change.
2. Vortex- and convective-scale processes and multiscale interactions – improved understanding of the role of symmetric/asymmetric vortex dynamics, convective-scale processes, and their interactions with the environment on TC track, structure, and intensity change.
3. Turbulent-scale processes – analysis of in situ and remote-sensing aircraft observations throughout the atmosphere to quantify turbulent fluxes, turbulent intensity, and mixing length for improved representation and parameterization of tropical cyclone models.

HRD is also interested in research and development of existing and emerging observation and model/data assimilation systems in order to improve tropical cyclone forecasts, including the use of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud computing:

4. Existing and emerging observational technologies – research that advances the automated processing of data collected in tropical cyclones and development of new observing technologies, including uncrewed systems and remote sensing and in situ instrumentation, to better observe and characterize regions of the tropical cyclone and its environment typically undersampled by existing technologies.
5. Numerical weather prediction – advancement of the Hurricane Analysis and Forecast System (HAFS), including improved model numerics and grid configurations, physical parameterization evaluation and development, model post-processing and visualization, and process studies.
6. Data assimilation – research on data assimilation methods, algorithm improvement, optimal utilization of observations, new observational platforms, representation of model error, and parameter estimation relevant to tropical cyclones and their environments, with emphasis on both aircraft and satellite data, and employing Observing System Experiments and Observing System Simulation Experiments

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OCED – Associate Scientist – R100069150

The University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science (Rosenstiel) and Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Assistant Scientist position in the study of the carbon cycle and climate. The work will involve close collaboration with scientists at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML), where the applicant will be physically stationed. The principal objective of the position is to develop methods to create and assess air-sea CO2 flux maps with the goal of producing an operational product.

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OCED – Postdoctoral Associate – R100060797

The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) of the University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science (Rosenstiel) has an exciting opportunity for a Post-Doctoral researcher. The work will involve close collaboration with scientists at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML), and Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL). The applicant will be physically stationed at AOML in Miami, FL. The principal objective of the position will be to conduct and analyze a suite of Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) model simulations to understand the efficacy, processes and impacts associated with this Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) method.

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OCED – NGI Postdoctoral Associate

The Northern Gulf Institute at Mississippi State University is hiring a Postdoctoral Associate to help lead a global plankton biodiversity monitoring effort. This position is based at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) in Miami, Florida. This postdoc position will provide substantial opportunities for seagoing field work, molecular biology laboratory work, and bioinformatics computational work. Some experience in each of these areas is expected, but ample learning opportunities for growth and development will be provided. The successful applicant will investigate patterns of global plankton/eDNA biodiversity in sustained monitoring efforts Bio-GO-SHIP and the Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON). Please distribute widely.

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OCED – NGI Postdoctoral Associate

The principal function of the postdoc is to contribute to developing a numerical modeling system for sub-seasonal to seasonal warning of red tide and hypoxia over the West Florida Shelf. The incumbent will conduct numerical model simulations using the Regional Ocean Model System (ROMS). The main motivation of the research project is to provide timely and accurate information to fishermen and coastal communities to minimize or mitigate economic impacts of red tides and hypoxia. The postdoc will be based at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) in Miami, Florida. She/he will be part of a multidisciplinary team, which includes researchers at Mississippi State University, NOAA-AOML, and NOAA-Southeast Fisheries Science Center.

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OCED – NGI Postdoctoral Associate

The Northern Gulf Institute at Mississippi State University is hiring a Postdoctoral Associate to study the biological carbon pump in the Gulf of Mexico using omics methods. This position is based at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) in Miami, Florida. This postdoc position will provide substantial opportunities for seagoing field work, molecular biology laboratory work, and bioinformatics computational work. Some experience in each of these areas is expected, but ample learning opportunities for growth and development will be provided. The successful applicant will lead efforts to understand microbial roles in the biological carbon pump by analyzing sediment trap samples collected in collaboration with the US Geological Survey and University of South Carolina in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Please distribute widely.

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PhOD – NGI Postdoctoral Associate

The Northern Gulf Institute (NGI) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Postdoctoral Associate to work at NOAA-AOML in Miami, Florida. The function of the postdoc is to use a regional ocean-biogeochemical model for South Florida to characterize patterns in relevant marine ecosystem stressors (ocean acidification, hypoxia, harmful algal blooms, warming, and eutrophication) impacting marine resources and coastal ecosystem services. The postdoc will be part of a multidisciplinary team that aims to investigate multi-stressor impacts under present and future climate change scenarios. Duties include but are not limited to: 1) Configure a regional ocean-biogeochemical model; 2) Conduct numerical model experiments; 3) Analyze and describe simulated patterns; 4) Participate in regular team meetings; 5) Present research results in scientific conferences and workshops; 6) Submit manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals.

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PhOD – NGI Postdoctoral Associate

The Northern Gulf Institute at Mississippi State University (MSU) has an opportunity for a full-time Postdoctoral Associate to work in Miami, FL. The function of the postdoc is to contribute to developing a numerical modeling system for sub-seasonal to seasonal warnings of red tide and hypoxia over the West Florida Shelf. Duties include but are not limited to: 1) conduct numerical model experiments using the Regional Ocean Model System (ROMS); 2) analyze model outputs; and 3) present research results in scientific meetings and publish in peer-reviewed journals

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Physical Oceanography – NRC Research Associateship Program

Spatial and Temporal Ocean Circulation Variability

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Physical Oceanography – NRC Research Associateship Programs

Tropical Ocean-Atmosphere Variability and Extreme Weather

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Physical Oceanography – NRC Research Associateship Programs

Inter-Hemispheric Variability of AMOC and its Impacts on Global Monsoon Circulations and Extreme Weather Events

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Physical Oceanography – NRC Research Associateship Programs

Inter-Ocean Exchanges and Regional Sinks of Heat, Salt, and Carbon

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OCED – Postdoctoral Associate – R100060797

The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) of the University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science (Rosenstiel) has an exciting opportunity for a Post-Doctoral researcher. The work will involve close collaboration with scientists at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML), and Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL). The applicant will be physically stationed at AOML in Miami, FL. The principal objective of the position will be to conduct and analyze a suite of Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) model simulations to understand the efficacy, processes and impacts associated with this Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) method.

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OCED – NGI Postdoctoral Associate

The principal function of the postdoc is to contribute to developing a numerical modeling system for sub-seasonal to seasonal warning of red tide and hypoxia over the West Florida Shelf. The incumbent will conduct numerical model simulations using the Regional Ocean Model System (ROMS). The main motivation of the research project is to provide timely and accurate information to fishermen and coastal communities to minimize or mitigate economic impacts of red tides and hypoxia. The postdoc will be based at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) in Miami, Florida. She/he will be part of a multidisciplinary team, which includes researchers at Mississippi State University, NOAA-AOML, and NOAA-Southeast Fisheries Science Center.

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OCED – NGI Postdoctoral Associate

The Northern Gulf Institute at Mississippi State University is hiring a Postdoctoral Associate to study the biological carbon pump in the Gulf of Mexico using omics methods. This position is based at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) in Miami, Florida. This postdoc position will provide substantial opportunities for seagoing field work, molecular biology laboratory work, and bioinformatics computational work. Some experience in each of these areas is expected, but ample learning opportunities for growth and development will be provided. The successful applicant will lead efforts to understand microbial roles in the biological carbon pump by analyzing sediment trap samples collected in collaboration with the US Geological Survey and University of South Carolina in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Please distribute widely.

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OCED – NGI Postdoctoral Associate

The Northern Gulf Institute at Mississippi State University is hiring a Postdoctoral Associate to help lead a global plankton biodiversity monitoring effort. This position is based at NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) in Miami, Florida. This postdoc position will provide substantial opportunities for seagoing field work, molecular biology laboratory work, and bioinformatics computational work. Some experience in each of these areas is expected, but ample learning opportunities for growth and development will be provided. The successful applicant will investigate patterns of global plankton/eDNA biodiversity in sustained monitoring efforts Bio-GO-SHIP and the Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON). Please distribute widely.

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PhOD – NGI Postdoctoral Associate

The Northern Gulf Institute (NGI) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Postdoctoral Associate to work at NOAA-AOML in Miami, Florida. The function of the postdoc is to use a regional ocean-biogeochemical model for South Florida to characterize patterns in relevant marine ecosystem stressors (ocean acidification, hypoxia, harmful algal blooms, warming, and eutrophication) impacting marine resources and coastal ecosystem services. The postdoc will be part of a multidisciplinary team that aims to investigate multi-stressor impacts under present and future climate change scenarios. Duties include but are not limited to: 1) Configure a regional ocean-biogeochemical model; 2) Conduct numerical model experiments; 3) Analyze and describe simulated patterns; 4) Participate in regular team meetings; 5) Present research results in scientific conferences and workshops; 6) Submit manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals.

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PhOD – NGI Postdoctoral Associate

The Northern Gulf Institute at Mississippi State University (MSU) has an opportunity for a full-time Postdoctoral Associate to work in Miami, FL. The function of the postdoc is to contribute to developing a numerical modeling system for sub-seasonal to seasonal warnings of red tide and hypoxia over the West Florida Shelf. Duties include but are not limited to: 1) conduct numerical model experiments using the Regional Ocean Model System (ROMS); 2) analyze model outputs; and 3) present research results in scientific meetings and publish in peer-reviewed journals

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