Research Oceanographer
- Employer
- United States Geological Survey
- Location
- Saint Petersburg, Florida
- Salary
- This position will be filled at the GS-13 or GS-14, dependent on qualifications.
- Closing date
- Aug 11, 2019
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- Discipline
- Interdisciplinary/Other, Natural Hazards, Ocean Science
- Career Level
- Researcher
- Education Level
- PhD
- Job Type
- Full-time
- Relocation Cost
- Paid
- Sector Type
- Government
Research Oceanographers (2 positions), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, St. Petersburg, Fl. The USGS invites applications for a permanent research position in the field of coastal morphologic and oceanographic processes. The position will be filled at the GS 13 (salary is $88,704 – 115,313 per annum) or GS 14 (salary is $104,821 - $136,271 per annum) depending on qualifications.
The successful candidate for the position will participate in a broad research program to develop breakthroughs relating to coastal morphologic and oceanographic processes and develop innovative methods for modeling and observation of complex ocean interactions that result in relevant solutions to social science problems. Preference will be given to researchers with expertise including making and evaluating storm vulnerability assessments, coastal change forecasting, probabilistic updating of coastal change forecasts, and conducting detailed research to better understand beach processes during storms for the purpose of improving predictions.
Detailed vacancy requirements and applications procedures can be found at USA Jobs at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/539439400. This position will be filled as a Research Oceanographer with a full promotion potential of GS-15. The position is being advertised under the following vacancy announcement number: SAC-2019-0304.
- Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
- Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
Applications must be submitted online by midnight Eastern time Monday, July 29, 2019 in order to be considered. The USGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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