Physical Oceanography Model Inventory Coordinator

Physical Oceanography Model Inventory Coordinator

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Physical Oceanography Model Inventory Coordinator.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).  

 Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and a minimum of three professional references.

The primary duty station for this position is located at NASA's Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all University of Southern Mississippi pre-employment requirements. The selected candidate must also be eligible to obtain and maintain the credentials required for access to Stennis Space Center.

This position reports administratively to the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium (MASGC) Director and receives day-to-day technical supervision from the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS). The position includes dual supervisory oversight from MASGC and GCOOS.

Preference will be given to applications received within the first five (5) days of the posting. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled or the posting closes.

This position follows the University of Southern Mississippi Staff Holiday Schedule. 
 
Job Summary 
The Physical Oceanography Model Inventory Coordinator will identify physical oceanography models throughout the Gulf of America region, determine the capabilities of each of the models, and develop a robust inventory of the models that exist. They will work closely with the Gulf of America Coastal Ocean Observing System program and Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium to identify sources of models and develop the inventory. They will also develop products to make the inventory easily accessible and understandable to modelers, forecasters, researchers and others.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

1. Lead the development of an inventory of physical oceanography models to support Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium (MASGC) partner, the Gulf of America Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS)
2. Support on the GCOOS administrative team and participate in remote and in-person (if possible) meetings and events in the Gulf region and participate in joint GCOOS/MASGC project meetings
3. Develop a comprehensive technical report of the physical oceanography model inventory and work with the GCOOS team to develop a web interface that shares the same information
4. Help distribute the final technical report and meet all reporting requirements
5. Other duties as assigned
   

• Knowledge of physical oceanography, coastal processes, ocean observing systems, and numerical modeling applications.
• Knowledge of scientific data management and technical literature review.
• Experience with GIS, data visualization, or scientific software applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize multiple assignments and work independently.
• Ability to analyze technical information and develop recommendations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners.
• Ability to travel within the Gulf region as needed.
  
  

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