The postdoctoral scholar is responsible for independent and collaborative development, implementation, and analysis of scientific research in the discipline of atmospheric science, specifically atmospheric turbulence as it relates to acoustic propagation. In addition to research experience (developing and conducting experiments, analyzing data, writing peer-reviewed manuscripts), opportunities for professional development (mentor training, grant writing, etc.) will also be provided. Prospective candidates will work in areas including computational and experimental investigation of atmospheric turbulence as it relates to atmospheric acoustics as well as hyperlocal phenomena in the atmospheric boundary layer (wind, temperature, and humidity dynamics). They will work in a multidisciplinary team with a diversity of interests, ideas, and experiences.

Specifically, the scholar will have a primary responsibility for management and oversight of large scale field studies measuring concurrent acoustic transmission loss and meteorological parameters and subsequent data processing and data management.

Duties also include: hypothesis development, literature review, collection of data, report writing, and supervising of undergraduate research students and graduate research students, overseeing data collection procedures, supervising experimental procedures, review of data for quality control, supervision of data entry/data analysis, and the development of independent and collaborative presentations and publications.

Scholars are expected to demonstrate compliance with established guidelines and regulatory standards for research including biosafety, responsible conduct of research and human subjects training.

Approximately 40% of the postdoctoral scholar’s time will be devoted to computational modeling of atmospheric acoustics and generation of scholarly products (papers and presentations).

Approximately 60% of the postdoctoral scholar’s time will be devoted to managing the scholar’s day-to-day activity which includes conducting the specified field studies referred to above as well as helping graduate and undergraduate students as needed. Work locations may be in Greenville, NC and/or Coastal Studies Institute in Wanchese, NC.

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Priority will be given to those with a demonstrated record of research (i.e. publications) and experience in managing complex experimental field study campaigns including 3d Doppler LIDAR wind measurements.

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply through PeopleAdmin and attach their CV or resume, cover letter and names and contact information of 3 references. This appointment is for a total of 12 months. The University, in its sole discretion has the option to renew or extend any appointment, subject to the availability of funds, past performance evaluations and/or other lawful reasons. For other information on the ECU Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, please visit our website at: https://rede.ecu.edu/postdoctoral/.

Please be aware if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic email will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Wendy Koehring, Engineering Department, 1000 E. 5th Street, Mailstop 212, Greenville, NC 27858. The candidate of choice will also be required to provide an original transcript.