THE FIELD

The atmospheric and oceanic sciences encompass the study of the exterior fluid envelopes of the earth and other planets. Research in the field addresses such diverse topics as theory and modeling of climate, fluid dynamics of geophysical systems, physical and chemical oceanography, dynamical meteorology, weather prediction and environmental chemistry. These topics are highly interdisciplinary, and draw on the techniques of many fields including physics, chemistry, biology, geology, applied mathematics, numerical analysis and computer science. The problems treated in the atmospheric and oceanic sciences have far-reaching practical implications, and are also of considerable intellectual interest in their own right.

THE PROGRAM

The Research Program is a part of the Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Program (AOSP) jointly sponsored by Princeton University and the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory of the Nation Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (GFDL/NOAA). It is intended to support research in the atmospheric and oceanic sciences.

The Program offers a stimulating environment in which to conduct independent research and/or to collaborate with resident scientists on problems of theoretical or practical interest. Each Program scientist is assigned a host with related research interests from within the AOS Program to assure a point of contact. The Program encourages applications from new PH.D's as well as from established scientists. Potential research areas include:

• General Circulation of Oceans and Atmospheres
  
• Climate Change by Natural and Anthropogenic Causes
  
• Climate Prediction and Climate Dynamics
  
• Biogeochemical-Climate Interactions
  
• Numerical Prediction of Atmospheric and Oceanic Structure
  
• Clouds, Precipitation and Hydrologic Cycle
  
• Propagation and Stability of Waves in Stratified and Rotating Fluids
  
• Turbulent Boundary Layers and Geophysical Convection
  
• Dynamics of Hurricanes, Fronts and Tornadoes
  
• Chemistry and Transport in Atmospheres and Oceans
  

FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS

The Program provides a stipend based on the research qualifications that each Program scientist possesses. For a new Ph.D., salary is approximately $44,000. Partial support (e.g., travel) may be available for more senior scientists on sabbatical from a home institution.

APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION

The Program, an equal opportunity employer, is open to promising as well as established research scientists in atmospheric and oceanic sciences and related disciplines. Acceptance will be based on the applicant's past experience and achievement, a brief (e.g. two page) proposal for research, and three letters of recommendation from professional colleagues. Applications should be submitted by May 15, 2002. Additional competitions are expected in fall.

For information on the Program and application forms, write to:

Last update: March181, 2002