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DOC-Marine Ecosystem Modeling Lab The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium ( LUMCON ) , a program of the Board of Regents, as a consortium is a statewide academic endeavor to focus and strengthen the effectiveness of foundational marine science needed to address the environmental and socioeconomic challenges facing Louisiana and the nation. LUMCON has provided unparalleled opportunities in marine science and education to the research community and public alike. Anchored by a first-rate marine laboratory, the DeFelice Marine Center, LUMCON is embedded in Louisiana's dynamic wetland environment and conveniently located on a gateway to the open waters of the Gulf. From this facility, LUMCON operates a world-class fleet of research vessels unmatched on the US Gulf Coast. In 2023, LUMCON expanded its programs through the opening of a maritime research and outreach facility in Houma.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Marine Ecosystem Modeling lab at LUMCON is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Investigator beginning as early as May 2026. The successful candidate will participate in several research projects funded by NOAA and other agencies to develop a series of coupled physical-biological-sediment model covering the Gulf and the Northeast U.S. Shelf. The successful applicant will work closely with Dr. Zhengchen (John) Zang at LUMCON and other research groups at LSU and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. This position mainly focuses on ocean model development and data processing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Marine Science, Oceanography, or related area of specialization is required. Strong programming and mathematical skills are required; familiar with high performance computing (HPC) environment and significant knowledge of Fortran, Matlab, and/or Python. Interest in mentoring student interns and contributing to LUMCON's outreach/education activities. Comfortable working independently and as a part of a team. Publish at least one paper before graduation.

IDEAL CANDIDATE/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Significant knowledge of at least one of the generic ocean models (e.g., ROMS, FVCOM, MITgcm). Significant knowledge of physical oceanography, phytoplankton dynamics, shellfish population dynamics, and/or sediment transport is preferred. Familiarity with machine learning/deep learning tools. Interest in authoring or coauthoring scientific publications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited the following: Develop high-resolution physical models covering coastal Louisiana and other regions. Couple physical model with biological/sediment transport model. Collect and process observational data from various sources for model calibration. Assist with data management and data server maintenance. Attend weekly lab meetings. Develop manuscripts and publish works in peer reviewed journals. Assist with LUMCON outreach and education activities. Assist with proposal writing.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Contact Information:

Dr. Zhengchen (John) Zang LUMCON zzang@lumcon.edu

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225-421-4719 Board of Regents is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide . Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer

VACANCY INFORMATION

This is an unclassified position. This position is located in Houma, LA. Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application, or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement. Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application. All applicants must list their full work history and education directly on the application. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript and any other required documents listed in the posting to your application, if possible.