• Postdoctoral Research Associate in Geophysics

    University of Southern Mississippi (Stennis Space Center, MS)


    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

    Job Summary

    The Postdoctoral Research Associate will conduct advanced research in Marine Science at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), focusing on the analysis of geophysics from the Western Pacific. The position involves processing and geologically interpreting geophysical data particularly for identifying shallow stratigraphy. This full-time, four-month appointment provides an opportunity to contribute to high-impact marine research through laboratory and field investigations, data integration, and collaboration with faculty and interdisciplinary research teams.

     

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

     

    + Conduct advanced analysis of geophysical data collected in the Federated States of Micronesia, including processing, interpretation, and sediment core data integration.

    + Integrate datasets into centralized repositories to support research collaboration, visualization, and data sharing.

    + Prepare manuscripts, technical reports, and presentations for publication and dissemination to scientific audiences and funding sponsors.

    + Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of research strategies, methodologies, and dissemination plans.

    + Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervising faculty.