Postdoctoral Researcher in Theoretical Physics of the Ocean (M/F)
New
- Researcher in FTC
- 24 mounth
- Doctorate
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Laboratoire d'océanographie et du climat : expérimentations et approches numériques
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
75252 PARIS 05
Contract Duration
24 mounth
Date of Hire
01/09/2026
Remuneration
3000 to 4000 euros per month
Apply Application Deadline : 01 May 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
The researcher will formulate and advance areas of theoretical ocean
physics, such as variational methods for ocean dynamical and
thermodynamic equations of motion via Hamilton's principle; theories
of waves, instabilities, turbulence, and circulation; waves and mean
flow interactions; and novel methods for ocean numerical models.
Activity
- Formulate mathematical equations of ocean physical processes, including waves, instabilities, turbulence, and general circulation.
- Extend these equations to their variational formulation as a means to expose underlying symmetries, and to formulate approximate theories and numerical methods that preserve conservation laws.
-Examine the potential for these theories to be of use for the studies of waves, instabilities, multi-scale interactions, and turbulent phenomena in the ocean.
-Consider how the mathematical insights can be leveraged for advancing fundamental understanding as well as numerical methods for ocean models.
-Write peer-reviewed journal papers and present research results.
Your Profil
Skills
-Expert in mathematical physics, such as methods of partial differential equations, differential geometry, and tensor analysis.
-Expert in theoretical mechanics, such as Hamilton's principle, geometric mechanics, ray theory, wave theory, instability theory, and turbulence theory.
- Fluency in English (oral and written)
- Organizational abilities, strong self-motivation, and curiosity
-Ability to work alone as well as within collaborations
Your Work Environment
The position is within a vibrant group of theoretical, numerical, and
observational ocean and climate physicists, biogeochemists, and
engineers at LOCEAN, along with a community of 40-50 graduate students
and postdocs. LOCEAN is within the Sorbonne Universite and is located
in the Latin Quarter of Paris, which offers a wealth of intellectual
and cultural opportunities and exchanges. The postdoc position is
funded from the Choose France for Science award under the AFOCUS
project (Advancing French Ocean and Climate Understanding and
Simulations).
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
3000 to 4000 euros per month
Annual leave and RTT
44 jours
Remote Working practice and compensation
Pratique et indemnisation du TT
Transport
Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€
About the offer
| Offer reference | UMR7159-STEGRI-001 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Earth System: superficial envelopes |
About the CNRS
The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.
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