Observational physical oceanographer – British Antarctic Survey

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A research institution in polar science is seeking an observational physical oceanographer to analyze and interpret datasets related to the Weddell Gyre. The position requires a PhD in Ocean/Climate Dynamics and entails working with various datasets to develop insights into ocean dynamics. The successful candidate will contribute to significant projects funded by the European Commission. Enhanced skills and experience in project collaboration and publication are expected.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Equality and diversity initiatives

Qualifications

• Demonstrated training in using observational ocean datasets.
• Experience working with various oceanographic platforms.
• Knowledge of polar oceanographic datasets.

Responsibilities

• Combine observational data to examine Weddell Gyre dynamics and interpret model output.
• Attend project meetings and engage with partners.
• Lead high-quality publications resulting from the project.

Skills

Experience with observational datasets

Data analysis and synthesis

Model validation and tuning

Education

PhD in Ocean/Climate Dynamics or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The British Antarctic Survey is inviting applications for an observational physical oceanographer with a track record of interpreting and analysing observational polar oceanographic datasets. The successful candidate will use observational datasets and numerical model output to construct and test a dynamical framework explaining the circulation of the Weddell Gyre and its export of dense water to the global ocean.

Purpose

This is a 36 month position for a suitably qualified postdoctoral researcher and will contribute to two projects funded by the European Commission H2020 programme and Natural Environment Research Council (NERC): SO-CHIC (Southern Ocean Carbon and Heat Impact on Climate) and ORCHESTRA (Ocean regulation of climate by Heat and Carbon sequestration and Transports).

These projects both require the assembly, analysis and synthesis of Weddell Sea datasets from a variety of platforms and national programmes. The postholder will need to demonstrate that they have training/experience in working with observational datasets from various sources and using them to examine regional ocean dynamics. They will work with in situ and satellite observations from a variety of platforms operated by project partners, including moorings, gliders, drifters, ship and seal hydrography and satellite altimetry. These will be combined alongside numerical model output to provide a synthesis view of Weddell Gyre variability and change in response to external forcing. The combined datasets will be used to develop and test a gyre scale dynamical framework as well as to validate and tune models developed by partners within SO-CHIC. The dynamical framework will also need to integrate the impact of the Weddell polynya upon gyre circulation, and the candidate will need to work alongside SO-CHIC and ORCHESTRA collaborators explicitly modelling the region.

Qualifications

PhD in Ocean/Climate Dynamics or equivalent postgraduate experience

Duties

• Combine observational data to examine Weddell Gyre dynamics and interpret model output in the region.
• Attend SO-CHIC/ORCHESTRA project meetings and engage with associated project partners to deliver the project objectives
• Lead high-quality publications resulting from the project

These are typically managed by the British Antarctic Survey Human Resources. For current status and details, please refer to BAS vacancies page.

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Equal Opportunity

BAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and promoting equality in careers in science, we hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award and have an active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion programme of activity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. People from ethnic minorities and disabled people are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. We are open to a range of flexible working options, including job sharing, to support childcare and other caring responsibilities.

https://www.bas.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy/physical-oceanographer-2/

Closing status: This posting contains dated information (e.g., 2019) that may indicate a closed position. Please verify current status on the BAS vacancies page.