There is a postdoctoral research opportunity to study the role ocean waves play in mediating air-sea exchange, and modulating the state and structure of the marine atmospheric boundary layer. Using micrometeorological and oceanographic data collected from several recent field campaigns, possible avenues of research might be:

• The dynamics and structure of the wave-affected atmospheric surface layer,
• The impacts of wave breaking on atmospheric turbulence and air-sea exchange in the coastal zone and deep water,
• Upper ocean forcing on the atmospheric boundary layer,
• The role of waves and surface fluxes on marine fog properties and life cycle,

amongst other relevant topics that could be explored between the prospective applicant and adviser. The overarching goal of this work will be elucidate the underlying physics atmosphere-ocean coupling with the aim to improve environmental forecasting for weather, climate, and other applications relevant to the U.S. Navy.

Ideal applicants will hold a doctorate in a field related to ocean/atmosphere science, physics, mechanics, applied mathematics, etc. They will also have a strong background in experimental data analysis. Applicants with a numerical modeling background interested in the above topics (or similar), interested in doing model-observation studies are encouraged to apply.

Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to reach out to Prof. David G. Ortiz-Suslow (dortizsu@nps.edu) before submitting an application.

key words

Air-Sea Interaction; Ocean Waves; Boundary Layers; Atmospheric Physics; Ocean Physics; Experimental Methods; Fluid Mechanics; Meteorology; Oceanography

Citizenship:  Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and non-U.S. citizens

Level:  Open to Postdoctoral and Senior applicants