In this issue:  Executive Director Visits Rutgers | SECOORA/SAA Meeting | New GLOS Web Site | NOAA State of the Coast Web Site | MTS/IEEE Oceans Conference Updates | Visions 2011 Expedition | World Monitoring Day | Job Announcements | Coming Events

SECOORA Executive Director Visits Rutgers to meet with Dr. Sullivan

Rutgers University hosted Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction, Zdenka Willis, Director of the NOAA Program Office for the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System, representatives of the 3 east coast regional associations, and many other ocean observing partners.  Dr. Sullivan participated in an awards ceremony for the students, faculty and partners in the success of Atlantic Crossing: A Robot's Daring Mission, the documentary on the Scarlet Knight glider journey across the Atlantic Ocean.  Debra Hernandez participated on SECOORA's behalf along with Ru Morrison from NERACOOS, and Scott Glen, Carolyn Thoroughgood, Gerhard Kuska and Josh Kohut from MARACOOS.  It was a great opportunity to brief Dr. Sullivan on the ongoing work of the regional associations and hear her perspectives on the opportunities and challenges currently facing NOAA and its partners.  View photos from the visit and check out the presentations online.  Please contact Debra Hernandez at debra@secoora.org if you would like more information.

 
SECOORA/SAA Meeting

Coordinator of Gulf of Mexico University Research Collaborative (GOMURC)

The Coordinator is responsible for working with members to develop and promote the overall mission and strategies of the GOMURC and to oversee day-to-day operations, including personnel and budget management. Working closely with the Chair of the GOMURC, the Coordinator will independently ensure that the goals and objectives of the GOMURC are accomplished through overseeing assigned duties and resources. In addition, the primary responsibilities of the Coordinator include, but are not limited to Planning, Advocacy, Coordination, Accountability, and Communication.  View the details and apply.  

Research Associate / Post-Doctoral Research Associate 

Applications are being accepted to fill a postdoctoral research associate position to work in the Coastal Processes and Sediment Dynamics Laboratory of Prof. George Voulgaris at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, Dept. of Earth and Ocean Sciences. This project involves the study of ocean surface circulation over the shelf using HF Radars and in-situ measurements. The candidate is expected to work in a diverse environment, conduct research in the area of physical oceanography and sediment transport and be able to write technical reports and research manuscripts for peer review journals. The duties include the installation and use of HF radars and other instrumentation used in ocean observing systems as part of the IOOS program. The applicant should have a MS plus 2 years of experience or a PhD degree in ocean engineering, oceanography or other related science or engineering discipline. Research experiences in HF ocean radars, acoustics instrumentation for ocean measurements, and data analysis and numerical modeling is highly desirable. This is a full time position, therefore the successful candidate must work a minimum of 40 hours per week with the ability of short term traveling. This position will require a very highly motivated and committed researcher. Application should consist of a curriculum vitae, brief summary of research experience, and the names and email addresses of two referees. Please send applications by email to gvoulgaris@geol.sc.edu. The position is available for one year and can be extended upon satisfactory progress of the work and funding availability. For further information please contact: Prof. George Voulgaris, Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of South Carolina, Tel: 803 771-4672, Email:gvoulgaris@geol.sc.edu.

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