Available Positions

Note: a number of tenure-track faculty positions are available through the College jobs site, and also a number of staff positions. Many of these positions will be based in Oceanography so please check these positions also.

Research Scientist or Research Professor in Ocean Observing Systems Opportunities in the Geochemical and Environmental Research Group and Oceanography Department at Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA.

The Geochemical and Environmental Research Group and the Department of Oceanography invite applications for the position of Research Scientist or Research Professor, at the Assistant, Associate, and Full rank. GERG is a research center in the College of Geosciences of Texas A&M University with research programs in physical oceanography, environmental chemistry and petroleum geochemistry. The Department of Oceanography is home to 30 faculty members and 75 graduate students and conducts research around the world. With an annual budget of approximately $3 million, GERG derives most of its funding from grants and contracts awarded by federal and state agencies, including NSF, BOEMRE, USFWS, EPA and Texas General Land Office.

Minimum requirement: completed PhD in physical oceanography or closely related field; Rank will be commensurate with experience. The ideal candidate has a strong background in observational physical oceanographic methods and instrumentation. Knowledge of oceanographic data processing methods, graphical representation, time series and advanced statistical analyses is preferred. Helpful programming languages include: UNIX scripting, MATLAB, or other scientific software packages. Individuals should be creative, organized, motivated, and able to work well as part of a group. The successful applicant is expected to participate in and contribute to the development and operations of the Gulf of Mexico Integrated Spill Response Consortium, the Texas Automated Buoy System and other sea-going physical oceanographic projects. The successful applicant is also expected to explore collaborations with the TAMU Department of Oceanography and participate in graduate student mentoring and training. The College is home to the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program and the Texas SeaGrant Office. Additional information about GERG and the Department of Oceanography’s research may be found at http://www.gerg.tamu.edu and http://oceanography.tamu.edu.

Review of applications will begin on 15 December 2011 and proceed until position is filled. Please send statement of research interests, vita, and names of three references to:

Dr. Steven F. DiMarco, Associate Professor ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Department of Oceanography
3146 TAMU
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas 77843-3146

Texas A&M University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from under-represented and minority groups.

Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA

Texas A&M University, Department of Oceanography and Department of Atmospheric Sciences seek to hire a Postdoctoral Research Associate in coupled regional atmosphere-ocean modeling and ensemble forecasting, starting as soon as possible. The appointment is for 12 months, with an additional funding of at least one year available upon satisfactory performance.

This project is part of a large, multi-institution project to examine the recent BP oil spill in the northern Gulf of Mexico, funded by the Gulf Research Initiative. Work in this project will involve conducting high-resolution coupled regional atmosphere-ocean model simulations within the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean, and carrying out short-term high-resolution coupled ensemble forecasts with initial conditions derived from reanalysis products. We have an existing high-resolution coupled regional atmosphere-ocean model of this region, and successful candidates will be expected to work with our research group to improve the model, conduct simulations and analyze the data. The successful candidate will have many opportunities to pursue their own scientific goals within the framework of the modeling system.

Candidates are expected to have extensive experience using the Regional Ocean Modeling System (ROMS) and/or Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) Model, as well as have a background in a Linux or Unix environment and parallel computing. A demonstrated solid knowledge of the basics of mathematical statistic and probability theory, control theory, or inverse problems is desirable, but not required. Applicants should have a Ph. D. in Atmospheric Sciences, Oceanography, Applied Mathematics or in a closely related science. Individuals should be creative, organized, motivated, have excellent communication skills, and able to work well as part of a large group. Annual salary is $50,000, negotiable, commensurate with experience. Review of the applications will begin immediately, and proceed until the position is filled. Please email a statement of research interests, CV, and names of three references to: Dr. Ping Chang ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Dr. Istvan Szunyogh ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Texas A&M University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from under-represented and minority groups.

One Post-Doctoral Research Associate Opportunity in Oceanography at Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA

Candidates are expected to have experience using the Regional Ocean Modeling System (ROMS), and have a solid background in programming in a variety of languages. Individuals should be creative, organized, motivated, have excellent communication skills, and able to work well as part of a large group. Annual salary is $50,000, negotiable, commensurate with experience. Review of the applications will begin immediately, and proceed until the position is filled. Please email a statement of research interests, CV, and names of three references to: Dr. Robert Hetland ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

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One Post Doctoral Research Associate and one Ph.D. graduate student opportunities for near-field modeling of petroleum fate and transport from accidental subsea oil-well blowouts.

The Division of Coastal and Ocean Engineering in the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University invites applications for one postdoctoral researcher and one Ph.D. graduate student. The successful candidates will apply laboratory, field and numerical modeling methods to predict the near-field dynamics of released oil and gas from accidental subsea oil-well blowouts. The laboratory experiments will apply advanced fluids modeling methods to characterize the physical behavior of energetic multiphase plumes in stratified ambient reservoirs, focusing on entrainment and mixing properties, including effectiveness of subsea dispersant application. The laboratory results will guide integral plume modeling of full-scale blowout plumes. The numerical results of the plume near field will be dynamically coupled to a multiscale, nested modeling suite for circulation and petroleum transport in the Gulf of Mexico. Field experiments will contribute insight on the physics and chemistry of subsea blowouts and generate new data for model validation. These activities are integral to the "Gulf Integrated Spill Response" Consortium (led by Texas A&M University) and the "Center for Integrated Modeling and Analysis of the Gulf Ecosystem (C-IMAGE)" Consortium (led by the University of South Florida), both funded by the Gulf Research Initiative (GRI).

There are two research positions available. The Postdoctoral Researcher will oversea all aspects of the near-field research and have primary responsibility for design, implementation, and analysis of the field experiments. The Ph.D. Graduate Student will conduct the numerical modeling and participate in the field and laboratory experiments while completing the requirements of the Ph.D. degree in Civil or Ocean Engineering. Both students will be expected to collaborate closely with each other and with the other member institutions of the two GRI consortia described above.

Applicants for the Postdoctoral position must have a Ph.D. in Civil, Environmental or Ocean Engineering, Physical oceanography or a closely related field. A strong background in two or more of the following is desirable, though not required: physical or numerical modeling of unbounded multiphase flows (jets, plumes or thermals), oceanographic field work or instrumentation development, multiphase pipe flow, and chemistry of hydrocarbons in the deep ocean (dissolution, gas hydrate formation).

The start date is negotiable although preference will be given to applicants who can start as soon as possible. The appointment will be for three years and salary for the postdoctoral position is negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply, please send a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, the names, addresses (including email), and telephone numbers of three references, and if available a representative peer-reviewed publication in a journal or conference proceeding via email to Dr. Scott Socolofsky ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Applicants for the Ph.D. position must have an M.S. or equivalent degree in Civil, Environmental, or Ocean Engineering or a closely related field. A broad background in fluid mechanics is necessary. Expertise in one or more of the following areas is desirable, but not required: unbounded shear flows (jets, plumes, mixing layers), contaminant fate and transport, hydraulics, laboratory or numerical methods in fluids research. To apply for graduate admissions go to http://admissions.tamu.edu/graduate/default.aspx .

Texas A&M University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from under-represented and minority groups.

Associate Research Specialist / Laboratory Manger, Stable Isotope Geosciences Facility, Texas A&M University-

We invite applications for a Laboratory Manager position for the Stable Isotope Geosciences Facility (SIGF). SIGF houses a Picarro cavity ring-down spectrometer and three mass spectrometers (MAT253, MAT252, DeltaPlus XP) and associated peripheral devices (Kiel IV carbonate device, two EAs, TC/EA, Gas Bench II, and GC-combustion system).

The successful candidate must have at minimum a B.S. degree in science and three years experience with light stable isotope mass spectrometers and peripherals. Candidates with a graduate degree (M.S.) in Earth Sciences and at least three years experience with multiple peripherals (elemental analyzer, GC-combustion, automated carbonate device) will be given preference.

Responsibilities include (1) conduct and/or supervise maintenance and repair of research instrumentation; (2) train and supervise graduate and undergraduate students, lab technicians, post-docs, and research scientists using the Facility; (3) develop and improve analytical methods and instrumentation; (4) maintain quality control and tracking of all data; (5) participate in facility design, promotion, planning, and growth; and (6) oversee Facility's financial management. Salary will be commensurate with experience and education.

The facility is supported by the College of Geosciences and the Departments of Geography, Geology & Geophysics, and Oceanography. Users include faculty and students from these departments, from other departments across the University, and from the Geochemical and Environmental Research Group (GERG) and the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP).

Interested candidates should send by email a letter of application outlining analytical experience, a current curriculum vitae, and addresses of three references to Dr. Ethan Grossman (e-grossman@ tamu.edu), Department of Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA 77843-3115. In addition applicants should apply online at http://tamujobs.tamu.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning December 15, 2011 and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Texas A&M University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and encourages applications from minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information contact Ethan Grossman ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ), Brendan Roark ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ), or Niall Slowey ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).