Research Scientist – Modeler-Il – Applied Research Center for Environment & Marine Studies – RI

13 نوفمبر، 2022

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Job Description

Job Description
The Applied Research Center for Environment & Marine Studies in the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled numerical ocean modeler to consolidate, develop, and expand our present expertise in Hydrodynamic modeling. As part of an interdisciplinary cross-campus team, the modeler will use ROMS/POM, as well as available data, to characterize the transport and variability in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf. The modeling will potentially encompass dispersal (biota, oil, and sediment), biological productivity, biogeochemical transformation, and physical processes of critical importance to past, present and future states of these oceanic domains. This may require the application of other relevant modeling systems. The modeler will also be involved in the development of operational applications for ROMS. This position will also require a broad understanding of physical oceanography and numerical ocean modeling. Global and basin-scale versions of the Hybrid Coordinate Ocean Model will be utilized extensively, so experience with HYCOM would be beneficial, but not essential. Strong computing skills, including numerical modeling and coding experience. For more information about the department, please visit:
Job Responsibility
The successful candidate will be a team player who is comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team environment. They should be self-motivated and results-orientated, showing initiative whilst being well-organized, conscientious and working productively with a range of staff across CEW's sites. Candidates will also need good communication and presentation skills and a strong track record in publishing research. The candidate is expected to conduct multidisciplinary projects at the planning, development and implementation phases.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience. The appointment includes the following benefits according to the university policy.
1. Tax free salary.
2. Free furnished air-conditioned on-campus housing unit with free essential utilities and maintenance.
3. Air ticket/s to Dhahran on appointment.
4. Annual repatriation air ticket/s for family members up to four persons.
5. 30 days of paid vacation.
6. Assistance with local tuition fees for school-aged dependent children.
7. Transportation allowance
8. Free health care at KFUPM Clinic
9. End-of-service gratuity after two (2) years of continuous service.
The KFUPM campus has a range of facilities including a medical and dental clinic, health club with swimming pool, an extensive library, computing, researc
Qualifications
Applicants must have a Doctoral degree in ocean engineering, oceanography and/or numerical ocean modelling candidates should have experience in modelling oceanic processes with POM/ROMS and modern analytical methods for analyzing ocean model output and datasets. Knowledge and experience with other modelling systems such as oil spill and sedimental dispersion, WRF would be an advantage. They should also have strong analytical skills Strong computing skills (Windows, Linux, Fortran, and a scientific scripting language such as Matlab or Python), including numerical modeling, hydrodynamic systems and coding experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants
1. Applications are invited for faculty positions as soon as possible at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
2. Applicants must be fluent in English as it is the medium of instruction in the University.
3. A strong track record of research and of handling projects independently.
Contact Information
Director of Talent Acquisition Department
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
KFUPM Box 5005, Dhahran 31261
Saudi Arabia
Email: [Confidential Information]
Telephone: +966 13 860-7854
Fax: +966 13 860-2442