The Institute for Earth System Prediction (IESP) is seeking a motivated Post-Doctoral Researcher or Junior Scientist to join the data assimilation team within the Regional Ocean Forecasting Systems (ROFS) division. We are looking for individuals with a strong foundation in physical and/or computational sciences and a keen interest in advancing ocean forecasting capabilities.

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The successful candidate will work at the forefront of operational oceanography, focusing on the development of advanced data assimilation and machine learning techniques. These methodologies aim to enhance ocean estimates through the integration of space-borne and in-situ observations. You will collaborate with an enthusiastic and multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers, contributing to cutting-edge innovations in regional ocean forecasting. The successful candidate will be part of the data assimilation team in the ROFS division at CMCC that develops and maintains the data assimilation component of the Copernicus Marine Service Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea Analysis & Forecast and Reanalysis Systems.