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  • Computer rendered graphic of sattelites orbitting Earth.  TOPEX/Poseidon 1992-2006, Jason 12001-Present, OSTM/ Jason 2 2008, Jason 3 2013

Satellite Oceanography Laboratory

Welcome to the Satellite Oceanography Laboratory at the University of South Carolina, Columbia. Our lab trains undergraduate and graduate students, Post-doctoral Scholars and Visiting Scientists, and conducts research in Remote Sensing, Satellite Oceanography, Physical Oceanography, Ocean Dynamics, Air-Sea Interaction, Global Water Cycle, and Climate Change.

MS/PhD Research Assistantship in Marine Science (Physical Oceanography/Ocean-Atmospheric Dynamics) at USC    

PhD Graduate Research Assistant (Physical Oceanography/Ocean-Atmospheric Dynamics) at USC Full funding is available for these two projects starting for Fall 2025/Spring 2026: 1.  Investigating Arctic Freshwater Content and Circulation in a Changing Climate 2. Investigating the Mechanisms of Global Sea Level Change Using Satellite Altimetry and model simulations The Satellite Oceanography Laboratory in the School of the Earth, Ocean, and Environment (SEOE) at the University of South Carolina, Columbia invites applications from qualified students to our PhD (Marine Science- Emphasis in Physical Oceanography/Ocean-Atmospheric Dynamics). The Satellite Oceanography Laboratory is funded by many federal agencies. Please visit these web pages:Satellite Oceanography Laboratory http://satocean.geol.sc.edu/The School of the Earth, Ocean, and Environment http://www.seoe.sc.edu/ Bachelor's/Master's degree in Oceanography/Physical Oceanography/ Marine Science/ Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Climate Science/ is required. Applicants should have a strong background in Physics, mathematical, and computer programming skills in Matlab/Python. Interested applicants for Fall 2025/Spring 2026 are encouraged to send an unofficial transcript and current resume to Prof. Subramanyam (Subra) Bulusu e-mail: sbulusu@geol.sc.edu Note: We accept applications until June 30, 2025 for Fall 2025 Term and for Spring 2026 Term until November 15, 2025. Dr. Subra BulusuE-mail: sbulusu@geol.sc.eduPhone: (803) 777-2572

 

 


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