Postdoctoral Researcher Position – Marine Prediction Laboratory, Inha University (Incheon, Korea)

[Soyoung Park]

Postdoctoral Researcher Recruitment

Marine Prediction Laboratory, Inha University

The Marine Prediction Laboratory (MPL) at Inha University is seeking highly motivated Postdoctoral Researchers in the field of ocean numerical modeling. We invite qualified candidates to apply.

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1. Position Information

• Affiliation:
  Marine Prediction Laboratory, Inha University Research and Business Foundation

• Research Field:
  Ocean Numerical Modeling
  (Ocean Circulation, Coastal Engineering, Sediment Transport)

• Number of Positions:
  To be determined

• Employment Type:
  Contract(project)-based Researcher 

• Salary & Benefits:

  • Salary determined according to internal standards and negotiated based on experience

  • Enrollment in four major national insurances

  • Severance pay provided separately

  ※ Salary level and contract period will be finalized through mutual agreement.

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2. Recruitment Method and Selection Process

• Recruitment Type: Open recruitment

• Selection Process:

  1. Application submission

  2. First round: Document screening

  3. Second round: Online interview

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3. Qualifications and Preferred Experience 

□ Research Responsibilities

• Conduct numerical simulations of ocean circulation, temperature/salinity distribution, and sediment transport using ocean models such as FVCOM, ROMS, Delft3D, etc.

• Design model grids, configure parameters, and plan scenario-based numerical experiments

• Validate and analyze model results using observational data (e.g., ADCP, CTD, SSC)

• Assess changes in the physical marine environment before and after the installation of coastal structures (e.g., tidal power plants, breakwaters)

□ Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree (or expected to obtain a Ph.D.) in a relevant field
  (Oceanography, Ocean Engineering, Environmental Science, Hydrology, or related disciplines)

• Experience in numerical modeling based on fluid dynamics or ocean dynamics

• Eligibility to participate in national R&D projects and compliance with research ethics

• For male applicants, completion of or exemption from mandatory military service (if applicable)

□ Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with ocean numerical models (FVCOM, ROMS, Delft3D, etc.)

• Experience in processing and validating ocean observational data (ADCP, CTD, OBS, etc.)

• Proficiency in post-processing and visualization using MATLAB, Python, or similar tools

• Experience in sediment transport modeling or scenario analysis of coastal structure impacts

• First-author publications in SCI(E) journals or peer-reviewed environmental/marine science journals

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4. Required Application Documents 

□ Documents to Submit with Application

• Curriculum Vitae (1 copy)

• Research Plan

• Personal Statement (1 copy)

• Summary of Ph.D. dissertation (1 copy)

□ Additional Documents (for shortlisted candidates only)

• Certificates of employment/career records (1 copy each, if applicable)

• Copies of relevant certificates or licenses (if applicable)

• Summaries of representative publications (up to 3 papers)

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5. Application Schedule and Submission Method

• Application Period:
  Open all year around

• Submission Method:
  Email submission only (park...@mpl.inha.ac.kr) ※ A confirmation email will be sent upon receipt

• Contact:
  Soyoung Park (+82-32-860-8496, park...@mpl.inha.ac.kr)

• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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6. Notes

• Applicants are responsible for any errors or omissions in the submitted documents.

• Submission of false information or fraudulent documents may result in cancellation of acceptance or employment, even after appointment.

• Additional documents may be requested from the final selected candidate.

• Interview schedules will be communicated individually to shortlisted applicants.

• For further inquiries, please contact the Marine Prediction Laboratory
  
  

Best Regards,

Soyoung