Physical oceanographer

City/location:

RIMES Regional Facility, Asian Institute of Technology campus, Pathumthani

Organization:

Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia, the

The Physical Oceanographer leads RIMES applied research and tool development activities in coastal hazard and risk assessments and early warning, which includes tsunami, storm surge, and sea swells.

Qualifications:

Knowledge: At least Master degree in physical oceanography, coastal engineering, hydrodynamics, or related field, with strong background in mathematics (including calculus); scientific publications in reviewed journals on coastal hazards and risks, particularly on tsunami, storm surge, and sea swells

Experience: At least 5 years experience in applied research and tool development in ocean physical processes, sea swells, tsunami generation, propagation and inundation, storm surge, and other ocean interactions with its boundaries at the sea floor and the coast, as well as ocean and atmosphere interactions.

Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated applied research skills, English communication proficiency.

Personal Qualities: Excellent interpersonal skills, team-oriented work style,sound judgment and reasoning ability, ability to work effectively in a multi-tasking and multi-cultural environment, ability to stay calm in stressful situations, a proactive and creative problem-solver, patience, and good humor.

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