Research Scientist

Job Requisition

JR101439 Research Scientist (Open) Job Posting Title:

Research Scientist Department:

CC00496 VIMS1 | RADV | CCRM Job Family:

Staff - Scientist Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (requires end date - benefited) (Fixed Term) Job Requisition Primary Location:

Virginia Institute of Marine Science Primary Job Posting Location:

Virginia Institute of Marine Science Job Description Summary:

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) has a three-part mission of research, education, and advisory service. Our overarching goals are to:

• Make seminal advances in understanding marine systems through research and discovery
• Translate research findings into practical solutions to complex issues of societal importance
• Provide new generations of researchers, educators, problem solvers, and managers with a coastal and marine sciences education of unsurpassed quality

The Center for Coastal Resources Management (CCRM) supports informed decision-making on resource management issues at all levels of government, including private and corporate stakeholders, through applied research, advisory services, and scientific innovation. Job Description:

The Research Scientist will join the Coastal Systems Modeling Group within CCRM to support and advance research in coastal hydrodynamics, water quality processes, and next-generation operational modeling systems. The position will contribute to the development and implementation of seamless “creek-to-ocean” modeling frameworks using the SCHISM modeling system and advance artificial intelligence (AI)-based modeling approaches for coastal flooding and estuarine systems.

The Research Scientist will work collaboratively with faculty, graduate students, visiting scholars, and interdisciplinary partners while also developing independent research aligned with programmatic priorities and sponsor objectives.

Required Qualifications

Education

* Ph.D. in Coastal E...