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Assistant Project Scientist Position in Oceanic Modeling, UCLA

The Center for Earth Systems Research at the University of California Los Angeles seeks an assistant project scientist to be supervised by Prof. James McWilliams and Dr. Jeroen Molemaker, contributing to
efforts to model circulation and biogeochemistry in the context of marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR).

We are looking for a person who is competent in and has a passion for high-performance scientific computing, in particular for computational fluid dynamics. Knowledge of distributed parallel computing is essential. The successful candidate will work together with specialists in oceanic computer modeling to further the development of UCLA Regional Oceanic Modeling System (ROMS), which is an algorithmically sophisticated, well-developed code that is widely used for high-resolution, nested-grid, turbulent flows in various geographically accurate configurations, both for scientific discovery and for simulated reality. The candidate will implement new algorithms into the existing code base to extend the functionality and will be responsible for the continuing maintenance and evolution of the code in coordination with other research scientists in the modeling group. Depending on background and interests, there will be opportunities for further algorithmic development and implementation of additional physical processes.

The ROMS code is written in Fortran, so knowledge of Fortran is highly advantageous but not required.

Required skills:

• Ph.D. in geophysical or engineering science
• Proficient in working in a Linux environment
• Knowledge of high-performance scientific computing and either computational fluid mechanics or a related field
• experience with distributed-memory, parallel computing
• Ability to work with oceanic scientists on code development
• Good interpersonal skills
• Thorough knowledge of Fortran or another language like C or C++

Recommended skills:

• Knowledge of Linux operating systems
• Proficiency in Python scripting

The initial appointment is full-time for one year, with continuation and satisfactory progress. The position is available immediately, and applications will be considered until the position is filled.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please follow this link: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.

Please email a cover letter stating your research accomplishments and interests, a curriculum vitae, representative publications and/or work products (i.e., code samples), and contact information for three references to:

James C. McWilliams and Jeroen Molemaker
Dept. of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Emails: jcm@atmos.ucla.edu, nmolem@atmos.ucla.edu

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.