Applications are invited for two 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowships in coastal ocean dynamics related to tidal hydroelectricity development using in-stream tidal energy converters in the Bay of Fundy, Canada, home to the world’s highest tides. The positions are part of a collaboration among three Canadian universities (Acadia University, Dalhousie University and the University of New Brunswick) and three private sector companies involved in tidal energy development and turbine design and manufacture (Fundy Tidal Inc., Design Systems Analysis, and Clean Current). The project involves a comprehensive hydrodynamic site assessment for three passages in the lower Bay of Fundy, each of which is targeted for the deployment of in-stream turbines in the next few years under the Nova Scotia Community Feed in Tariff program. The project has a wide scope, encompassing flow variability on time scales from turbulent to annual, through a combined field measurement and numerical modelling effort. The project also has an aggressive time-line, with turbine deployment in one of the passages scheduled for the fall of 2014, to be accompanied by a post-deployment measurement and modelling program.
These positions provide opportunities for participation in decisions on site selection, turbine/turbine array design, turbine monitoring program requirements, and analysis of environmental impacts. The successful candidates will be expected to travel to collaborate with project partners and to attend international conferences. The appointments are available for a period of up to two years, with the possibility of renewal for a third year depending on funding. The annual salary will depend on experience, but is expected to be $50,000-$60,000 CND. The start date is open to negotiation, but the positions are available to be filled immediately.
The first position is located at Dalhousie University and will focus on gathering and analyzing field measurements, including making comparisons between the observations and results from tidal circulation and high-resolution CFD models generated by the other groups in the team. Applicants should have a PhD, or be close to completing a PhD, in Physical Oceanography, Coastal Engineering, or a related field, and a solid background in time series analysis. Experience with oceanographic instrumentation for in-situ flow measurement is a requirement. Applications, including a CV and the names and contact information for three references, and/or inquiries for additional information should be sent to Professor Alex Hay ( [email protected] ).
The second position is located at Acadia University and will focus on numerical modelling, specifically using a coastal oceanographic model (FVCOM) to model the passages and power extraction from the chosen deployment sites. It will also include validating model results through comparison to observations and integration/comparison of model results with results of high-resolution CFD and engineering models. Applicants should have a PhD, or be close to completing a PhD, in Mathematics, Fluid Mechanics, Physics, Physical Oceanography, Engineering or a related field, plus experience in numerical fluid dynamics or oceanography. Experience in coastal hydrodynamic modelling would be an advantage. Applications, including a CV and the names and contact information for three references, and/or inquiries for additional information should be sent to Dr. Richard Karsten ( [email protected] ).
Prof. Alex Hay Dr. Richard Karsten Department of Oceanography Acadia Tidal Energy Institute Dalhousie University Acadia University PO Box 15000 Wolfville, NS, Canada Halifax, NS, Canada B4P 2R6 B3H 4R2 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]