Research Assistant Job for Climate and Environmental Sciences in Abu Dhabi UAE

Position Description

The Mubadala Arabian Center for Climate and Environmental Sciences (ACCESS) at the Research Institute of New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is seeking a Research Assistant to contribute to simulations of ocean mesoscale plankton, focusing on resolution-dependent numerical biases. The role involves setting up, running, and analyzing ocean simulations using the CROCO ocean model in an idealized open-ocean setup, integrating simple NPZD and iron-limited plankton models alongside the physical module.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and execute ocean simulations using the CROCO ocean model.
• Analyze simulation data to investigate biases in plankton growth rate, productivity, and phenology across different resolutions.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of post-doctoral researchers, research scientists, and NYU faculty.
• Conduct regular work on NYUAD’s Jubail supercomputer.
• Report findings under the supervision of Professor Francesco Paparella.

Qualifications:

• Must hold or obtain by September 2024 an undergraduate degree in a science, technology, engineering and mathematics with a strong mathematical and computational background.
• Required coursework: numerical modeling (or equivalent).
• Highly desirable coursework: multivariable calculus, linear algebra, basic programming, algorithms, and data structures.
• Degree obtained in 2023 or 2024 preferred.
• Proven experience in setting up and running large scientific numerical models (e.g., capstone projects, undergraduate research projects, coursework).
• Preference for candidates with experience in running general circulation ocean models.

Employment Terms:

• Competitive terms including a housing allowance and educational subsidies for children.

Application Process:

• Applications are accepted immediately and will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Required application materials (in PDF format):

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Transcript of degree
• Syllabi of relevant coursework
• Documentation of relevant experience
• One-page summary of scientific interests
• At least two letters of recommendation

Contact: For questions, email: francesco.paparella@nyu.edu