Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Geography

Position overview

Position title :

Postdoctoral Scholar with the Department of Geography

Salary range :

A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $66,737- $80,000.

Percent time : 100%

Anticipated start :

9 / 1 / 2025 or later

Position duration :

2 years, with potential to renew for a 3rd year depending on performance and available funding.

Application Window

Open date : June 27, 2025

Most recent review date : Friday, Aug 15, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date : Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Geography, at the University of California, Santa Barbara seeks a qualified candidate for a post-doctoral research position in ocean dynamics and modeling. The qualified candidate will have the opportunity to work on computational research related to one (or more) of the following areas : coastal dynamics (surf-zone to shelf), submesoscale processes, kelp-current interactions, or marine carbon dioxide removal. A primary focus will be on the development and analysis of downscaled Regional Oceanic Modeling System (ROMS) simulations of the Santa Barbara Channel; the qualified candidate will also have the opportunity to develop and analyze idealized simulations. Qualified candidates must have numerical modeling experience and a demonstrated record of first-author publication in physical oceanography, environmental fluid mechanics, or a related discipline. The qualified candidate will work with Dr. Daniel Dauhajre in the Computational Ocean Dynamics and Ecosystems group and have the opportunity to interact with researchers in the Earth Research Institute and Marine Science Institute at UCSB. The candidate is expected to coordinate research activities, publish peer-reviewed journal articles, and present research results at professional conferences.

Department : Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

Applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD Degree in Oceanography / Marine Science / Environmental Fluid Mechanics, or a related discipline except the dissertation at the time of application

Additional qualifications

(required at time of start)

PhD awarded by the time of appointment.

Preferred qualifications

• Expertise in physical oceanography and / or environmental fluid mechanics.
• Expertise in ocean circulation modeling.
• Ability to independently design and generate simulations using the Regional Oceanic Modeling System (ROMS) or other related codes (e.g., COAWST, CROCO, MITgcm, Oceananigans) in realistic and / or idealized configurations.
• Ability to analyze TB of NetCDF ocean model output.
• Fluency in Fortran, Python, and / or Matlab.
• Demonstrated record (first-author publications, conference presentations) of independently led research in physical oceanography, environmental fluid mechanics, or related fields.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference requirements

References will be contacted for final candidate(s) by email and / or phone, requesting one (or more) of the following : discussion over email or phone, letter of recommendation.

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About UC Santa Barbara

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

UC Santa Barbara is unable to sponsor employment visas of any kind for this position.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Job location

Santa Barbara, CA