The Department of Earth, Marine, and Environmental Sciences (EMES) at UNC-CH advances understanding of the earth and ocean processes that govern our planet, shape diverse ecosystems, sustain life, and drive environmental change. We promote exploration and discovery of the natural world by engaging students in research-based learning at all levels. Our graduates are equipped with the strong science foundation, critical thinking skills, and interdisciplinary perspectives required to tackle current and future environmental and resource challenges. We encourage engaged service that translates knowledge for the public good. We support a welcoming and inclusive environment, foster diverse identities and perspectives, and encourage collaboration with all segments of society.

The Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on a project on hydrodynamics of rocky coasts, funded by the Office of Naval Research. The postdoc will work with a multi-institution team and will have the opportunity to investigate wave transformation, wave-driven circulation, and bottom boundary layer dynamics over rocky bottoms in the nearshore. The successful candidate will participate in field experiments, analyze measurements from a large array of oceanographic sensors, and collaborate with team members focusing on modeling and remote sensing, to improve understanding of dynamics on rocky coasts. The postdoc will prepare publications and present project results at scientific meetings. The position is based at UNC Chapel Hill’s Institute of Marine Sciences, a multidisciplinary marine science facility in Morehead City, on the central North Carolina coast.

PhD in oceanography, marine science, engineering, or related field.

Strong background in fluid mechanics and shallow water physical oceanography Previous experience with field deployments in the coastal ocean or nearshore Experience analyzing oceanographic field measurements.

Experience analyzing wave and turbulence measurements. Current or recent scientific diver (AAUS certification).