British Antarctic Survey Physical Oceanography Position

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established research organization is seeking a dedicated Physical Oceanographer to join their team. This role focuses on analyzing data related to dynamical processes in the polar oceans, particularly the Arctic Ocean. The successful candidate will contribute to a significant project aimed at understanding the environment of the Arctic, while also participating in fieldwork that supports oceanographic research. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of impactful scientific endeavors that shape our understanding of climate and ocean interactions in polar regions.

Qualifications

• Good first degree in physical science/mathematics plus PhD or equivalent postgraduate experience.

Responsibilities

• Undertake data analysis to investigate dynamical processes in the polar oceans.
• Assist with polar ocean fieldwork relevant to the Open Oceans programme.

Skills

Data Analysis

Dynamical Processes Investigation

Fieldwork Assistance

Education

Good first degree in physical science/mathematics

PhD or equivalent postgraduate experience

Job description

British Antarctic Survey Physical Oceanography Position

Position: Physical Oceanographer

Location: Cambridge, England

Deadline: 29/04/2012

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS), part of the Natural Environment Research Council, aims to undertake a world-class programme of scientific research and to sustain for the UK an active and influential regional presence and a leadership role in Antarctic affairs.

We now require a Physical Oceanographer to undertake data analysis to investigate dynamical processes in the polar oceans, with a particular focus on the Arctic Ocean. This position will contribute to the NERC TEA-COSI (The Environment of the Arctic: Climate, Ocean and Sea Ice) project. The postholder will also be expected to assist with polar ocean fieldwork relevant to the Open Oceans programme.

Qualifications: Good first degree in physical science/mathematics plus PhD or equivalent postgraduate experience.