Coastal Ocean Modelling Scientist — NEMO & Shelf-Sea Focus

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in oceanographic sciences in Liverpool seeks a Coastal Ocean Modelling Scientist. The role involves developing, testing, and applying the NEMO ocean model, particularly focused on coastal and shelf-sea applications. Candidates should have experience in environmental modelling and programming expertise in FORTRAN. This position offers opportunities for research direction, collaboration with UK Met Office, and publication in high-impact journals.

Qualifications

• Experience in dynamical environmental modelling, preferably in an oceanographic context.
• Strong programming expertise in FORTRAN and familiarity with high-performance computing.
• Understanding of ocean physics, particularly shelf-sea dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and apply the NEMO ocean model to coastal and shelf-sea applications.
• Collaborate with the UK Met Office to support operational forecast and reanalysis systems.
• Develop a personal scientific research direction.

Skills

Dynamical environmental modelling

Programming in FORTRAN

High-performance computing

Understanding of ocean physics

Education

PhD in physical oceanography or related environmental science

Strong first degree in a numerate science

Job description

A leading research organization in oceanographic sciences in Liverpool seeks a Coastal Ocean Modelling Scientist. The role involves developing, testing, and applying the NEMO ocean model, particularly focused on coastal and shelf-sea applications. Candidates should have experience in environmental modelling and programming expertise in FORTRAN. This position offers opportunities for research direction, collaboration with UK Met Office, and publication in high-impact journals.