Postdoctoral Research Scientist — OAE Process-Model Testbed

Job overview

The Postdoctoral Research Scientist — OAE Process-Model Testbed is an onsite role in Boulder, CO, paying $83,000–$95,000 per year. [C]Worthy develops open, reproducible ocean-modeling and decision-support tools for ocean-based carbon dioxide removal and monitoring, reporting, and verification.

What you'll do

• Develop a one-dimensional ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) process-model testbed within C-Star
• implement and calibrate process representations for particles, mineral dissolution and precipitation, and sediment alkalinity cycling
• run parameter ensembles and validate against laboratory and field data. Integrate validated formulations into ROMS-MARBL and C-Star, document reproducible workflows, develop tutorials, collaborate with research and industry partners, and submit peer-reviewed manuscripts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

postdoctoral research scientist

oceanography

oae

boulder co

convergent research

[c]worthy

ocean biogeochemistry

process modeling

c-star

roms-marbl

python

$83k-$95k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a Ph.D. in oceanography, marine chemistry, geochemistry, chemical oceanography, or a related field. The full-time position is fixed-term for one year, with possible renewal subject to funding.

About the employer

Convergent Research is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.