This postdoctoral researcher position is an essential staff role within Center for Acoustics Research and Education (CARE) supporting a federally funded Office of Naval Research (ONR) research project. This research position will investigate models and their uncertainty for underwater acoustic propagation to better estimate the spatial and temporal properties of underwater soundscapes. The successful applicant will
develop physics-based and empirical models for uncertainty in acoustic propagation and validate them with existing ocean acoustic data sets. This position is fully funded for two years and will function as part of an interdisciplinary team of researchers in academia and industry. The position requires a high level of independent research skill and technical expertise in physical oceanography, numerical modeling,
acoustic propagation, and scientific computing. The postdoctoral researcher will develop, apply, evaluate, and integrate uncertainty modelling into the predictions of soundscapes, and will collaborate with project researchers working in complementary technical areas. As essential staff, the postdoctoral researcher is required to maintain research continuity and meet project milestones during periods of departmental
curtailment, ensuring timely completion of federally funded research and reporting obligations. Duties/Responsibilities Develop models for uncertainty in underwater acoustic propagation that are applicable to a wide range of ocean environments. (40%) Lead efforts to translate propagation and uncertainty models into computationally efficient algorithms that can be executed on underwater platforms. (40%) Assist in the
development of manuscripts, conference presentations, and technical reports to document and communicate research findings. (20%) Requirements Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience: A Ph.D. in applied mathematics, physics/applied physics, acoustics, or related discipline. Strong communication, writing, and programming skills. A demonstrated ability to conduct research independently and as part of a collaborative
team. Candidate must be a US citizen. An interest in underwater acoustics or oceanography. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Advanced knowledge of physical oceanography, numerical methods, or closely related principles relevant to acoustic propagation modeling. Proficiency in scientific programming and computational tools commonly used in numerical modeling and environmental data analysis, such as Python, MATLAB,
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