The School for Marine Science and Technology at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth seeks a Graduate Researcher / Graduate Research Assistant to work on problems relating to oceanographic and atmospheric research.
Specific project areas include field, data analysis and/or modeling studies of the effects of turbulence and/or aerosols on optical properties and electromagnetic transmission in the marine atmospheric boundary layer.
The ideal candidate will have significant education/experience in physics, engineering, computer science and/or applied mathematics, with experience in electrical and/or computer engineering and scientific programming preferred. Basic familiarity with principles of electronics, electrical fabrication skills (soldering, cable splicing, etc.), basic mechanical fabrication skills (use of basic machine shop equipment, hand and/or power tools), ability to maintain, calibrate and operate laboratory and scientific equipment, are all required. Experience with Matlab and/or Python programming, plus familiarity with linux operating systems strongly preferred.
A minimum of a Bachelors degree in oceanography, physics, applied mathematics, engineering or closely related field is required, as is current enrollment in a graduate level degree program at UMass Dartmouth. Applicants should have significant background in physical and/or earth sciences with strong mathematical and computer skills.
At least one position is available immediately. Review of applications is ongoing and will continue until positions are filled. Depending on level of qualifications and current degree program and plan, successful applicants may be eligible for financial support in the form of tuition and/or fee waivers, teaching and/or research assistantships, and/or stipend.
More information about our program is available at:
http://www.smast.umassd.edu.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Miles A. Sundermeyer
email:
msundermeyer@umassd.edu
http://www.smast.umassd.edu/mixing
