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Associate Research Scientist

  • Columbia University, Applied Physics & Applied Mathematics Department
  • Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, West 120th Street, New York, NY, USA
  • Jan 27, 2021
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Job Description

 

Columbia University
Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics
Associate Research Scientist

The Department of Applied Physics & Applied Mathematics at the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science of Columbia University in the City of New York invites applications for an Associate Research Scientist at the Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS).  This appointment is full-time and located at the Columbia University Morningside campus. 

The goal is to focus on ocean carbon cycle and climate.  The candidate will be expected to:

 - Work on improving and expanding  the ocean biology and biogeochemistry modules within the GISS climate model
- Writing grant proposals in collaboration with other members of the GISS model development group and science team
- Publishing scientific work regularly and participating to meetings and conferences
- Foster external collaborations with NASA and other academic and research institutions.

All candidates for officer of research positions are expected to be able to work well in a team and to effectively communicate the results of their research activities both orally and in writing.

Applications and supporting documentation for the position must be submitted online via http://pa334.peopleadmin.com/postings/6938


Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Preferred and Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
A PhD in oceanographic, atmospheric, earth, environmental, or climate science, meteorology, or other associated fields. The candidate must have excellent programming skills in FORTRAN and C++ with excellent analytical skills in at least two of the following: NCL, R, Python, Matlab, and IDL. Candidate must have familiarity with git or similar software for tracking software development

Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in observations of marine carbon constituents from satellite and in situ measurements
- Experience in modeling marine biogeochemical cycles, interactions with biology and climate in a variety of modeling systems from one-dimensional, to process models and to complex interactive coupled climate models
- Advanced understanding of how the Earth System works and how Coupled Climate and Earth System models simulate it
- Experience in analyzing large datasets using advanced methods in data analysis, machine learning, data mining and other data science techniques
- Expertise in using inverse methods to combine models with observations to produce better parameterizations for model processes
- Understanding how to model chemistry in Earth-like planets within our Solar System and beyond
-Strong publication history

Application Details

Applications and supporting documentation for the position must be submitted online via http://pa334.peopleadmin.com/postings/6938

 

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Columbia University, Applied Physics & Applied Mathematics Department
About Columbia University, Applied Physics & Applied Mathematics Department

The Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics includes undergraduate and graduate studies in the fields of applied physics, applied mathematics, and materials science and engineering. The graduate program in applied physics includes plasma physics and controlled fusion; solid-state physics; optical and laser physics; and medical physics. The graduate program in applied mathematics includes research in applied analysis and atmospheric, oceanic, and earth physics. The graduate programs in materials science and engineering are described here.

The Department provides a home for undergraduate students seeking study of basic physics and mathematics and real exposure to the state-of-the-art and to the applications derived from such study. Each program provides a solid foundation in the fundamentals of physics, mathematics, or materials science while providing curriculum flexibility by way of a spectrum of technical electives to pursue individual interests. Faculty members are able to provide individual guidance and mentoring due to the relatively small student-to-faculty ratio. Important elements of both the applied physics and applied mathematics programs are junior-senior research seminars and opportunities to pursue undergraduate research by working with a faculty mentor.

Important advancements in science and technology will be at the interface between pure science and mathematics and the traditional engineering disciplines. The Department's undergraduate programs prepare students to contribute to this advancement by following several routes. About half of our undergraduates enter graduate programs in engineering, applied science, physics, and mathematics. Others find technical, consulting, industrial, or computer-oriented employment immediately after receiving their bachelor of science degree. A smaller, but significant, fraction pursues medicine, law, or teaching.

As a department in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, we offer a Ph.D. degree in applied physics with specializations in applied mathematics, materials science and engineering, medical physics, plasma physics, and solid-state and optical physics. We contribute leadership to the interdepartmental committees of Applied Mathematics, Materials Science and Engineering and Solid State Science and Engineering, and Atmospheric and Planetary Science.

Our research activities generally span departmental boundaries at Columbia University. The Department acts as a focal point for interdisciplinary activities and the sharing of related ideas in science and mathematics through our ties with other departments including:


And other research centers and laboratories including:

 

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