The research will involve work on mesoscale and submesoscale ocean dynamics using ECCO2 high-resolution ocean simulations as well as satellite altimetry observations. The goal is to understand the relationship between sea surface height (SSH) and upper ocean circulation for the development of a satellite mission called SWOT (Surface Water and Ocean Topography). SWOT will utilize radar interferometry for making wide-swath altimetry observation of both land surface water (rivers and lakes) and ocean surface topography. A key objective of SWOT is to use the high-resolution swath measurement of SSH for estimating the upper ocean circulation with a focus on the vertical transfers of heat, carbon, and nutrients. Dr. Lee-Lueng Fu in JPL’s Science Division will serve as JPL postdoctoral advisor to the selected candidate. The appointee will be guided by the JPL advisor to ensure that the research work will result in publications in the open literature.
Candidates should have a recent PhD in Physical Oceanography or a related field with a strong background in geophysical fluid dynamics and time series analysis. Experience with the analysis of satellite altimeter data is highly desirable.
Please send a letter describing your research interests, a curriculum vitae, and a list of three references (with telephone numbers, postal and email address) to:
Lee-Lueng Fu
Jet Propulsion Lab, California Institute of Technology
MS 300-323, 4800 Oak Grove Dr
Pasadena CA 91109-8099, USA
1-818-354-8167 llf@jpl.nasa.gov
