Role & responsibilities

1. Oceanographic Analysis and Forecasting

- Analyze real-time and historical oceanographic and marine meteorological data
- Support development and operationalization of ocean and coastal forecasts
- Interpret outputs from wave, surge, tide, and ocean circulation models

2. Marine Hazard and Coastal Risk Assessment

- Support forecasting and assessment of marine hazards including storm surge, coastal flooding, high waves, and coastal erosion
- Contribute to impact-based forecasting approaches for coastal and marine hazards
- Assist in development of thresholds and warning criteria for marine early warning systems

3. Model Development and Integration

- Support calibration, validation, and operational implementation of oceanographic models
- Integrate meteorological inputs and oceanographic outputs into coupled forecasting systems
- Collaborate with hydrologists and meteorologists for multi-hazard forecasting integration

1. Data Integration and DSS Support

- Integrate oceanographic datasets and forecasts into decision support systems and operational platforms
- Support development of marine risk layers, coastal inundation maps, and ocean monitoring dashboards
- Collaborate with GIS and development teams for operational visualization products

5. Visualization and Communication

- Prepare marine advisories, forecast bulletins, and visualization products
- Develop maps, dashboards, and graphical outputs for operational users and stakeholders
- Support dissemination of marine and coastal warnings to relevant agencies

6. Capacity Building and Stakeholder Coordination

- Conduct technical training and knowledge transfer sessions for partner agencies and stakeholders
- Support strengthening of marine forecasting and coastal early warning capacities
- Participate in workshops, simulations, and operational coordination activities

7. Documentation and Reporting

- Prepare technical reports, model documentation, and operational guidelines
- Maintain records of forecast outputs, analyses, and validation activities




- Contribute to project reports and knowledge products

8. Additional Responsibilities

- Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor in line with project needs and priorities.

Deliverables:

- Operational oceanographic and coastal forecast products
- Marine hazard advisories and coastal risk assessments
- Coastal inundation and marine risk maps
- Integration of oceanographic data into DSS platforms
- Model calibration and validation reports
- Technical documentation and training materials
- Periodic progress reports aligned with project timelines

Preferred candidate profile

Education:

- Bachelors or Master’s degree in Oceanography, Marine Science, Physical Oceanography, Coastal Engineering, or a related field

Experience:

- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in oceanographic analysis, marine forecasting, or coastal hazard assessment
- Experience working with oceanographic datasets including wave, tide, current, sea surface temperature, and storm surge data
- Familiarity with ocean and coastal forecasting models (e.g., SWAN, ADCIRC, ROMS, WAVEWATCH III, Delft3D, or similar tools)
- Experience in marine hazard forecasting including storm surge, coastal flooding, high waves, and cyclone-induced impacts
- Familiarity with satellite-based ocean observations and marine data products
- Experience working with marine agencies, NMHSs, or coastal disaster management authorities is desirable

Technical Skills (Desirable):

- Experience with GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS) for coastal and marine spatial analysis
- Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or R for oceanographic analysis and automation
- Familiarity with numerical modeling and data assimilation techniques
- Understanding of coupled ocean-atmosphere processes and climate variability
- Experience integrating oceanographic data into DSS platforms and operational dashboards

Personal Qualities:

- Robust analytical and scientific interpretation skills
- Ability to translate technical outputs into operational guidance
- Attention to detail and data quality
- Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

📌 Oceanographer (Chennai)
🏢 Rimes International
📍 Chennai