Postdoc: Ocean Mesoscale Modelling & Biogeochemistry

Unist; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LOCEAN (Laboratory of Oceanography and Climate: Experiments and Numerical Approaches) in Paris invites applications for a research position within the MOBIM project. The successful candidate will study how mesoscale turbulence representations affect ocean ventilation and biogeochemical cycles using global NEMO simulations at 1° and beyond.

You will compare parameterisations (GEOMETRIC vs Gent–McWilliams), implement diagnostics for O2, DIC, and nutrients, and contribute to higher-resolution and

Qualifications

• PhD in oceanography, climate science, or a related field.
• Strong background in physical oceanography and/or marine biogeochemistry.
• Experience in analysing numerical ocean or climate model simulations.
• Proficiency in Python and scientific data processing.
• Experience with the NEMO model and/or ocean biogeochemical models is a plus.
• Knowledge of mesoscale processes, ocean ventilation, oxygen and carbon cycles appreciated.
• Ability to work independently and in an international team.
• Good command of written and spoken scientific English.

Responsibilities

• Analyse global NEMO simulations at 1° resolution.
• Compare representations of mesoscale turbulence: GEOMETRIC vs Gent–McWilliams.
• Quantify impact on ventilation, O2, DIC and nutrients (mean and variability).
• Implement and analyse biogeochemical diagnostics (O2, DIC, nutrients, air-sea fluxes).
• Contribute to higher-resolution and coupled simulations planned within the project.
• Collaborate with French and HKUST teams; disseminate results via publications and conferences.

Education

PhD in oceanography, climate science, or a related field

Tools

Python

NEMO model

Ocean biogeochemical models

Job description

LOCEAN (Laboratory of Oceanography and Climate: Experiments and Numerical Approaches) in Paris invites applications for a research position within the MOBIM project. The successful candidate will study how mesoscale turbulence representations affect ocean ventilation and biogeochemical cycles using global NEMO simulations at 1° and beyond.

You will compare parameterisations (GEOMETRIC vs Gent–McWilliams), implement diagnostics for O2, DIC, and nutrients, and contribute to higher-resolution and