Polar Oceanography Fellow - Antarctic Circulation Shifts

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southampton invites applications for a Research Fellow to study regime shifts in the Ross Sea within the ERC-funded ROSS-SHIFT project. The role integrates satellite observations, in situ measurements, and numerical modelling to understand ocean circulation changes and their impact on Antarctic ice shelves.

The successful candidate will collaborate with international partners and may participate in Antarctic research cruises, starting 1 March 2027 for two years, with potential

Qualifications

• Experience in physical oceanography, satellite remote sensing, ocean observations or numerical modelling.
• Familiarity with data analysis workflows and modelling tools is desirable.
• Collaborative research and strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyse satellite observations and in situ data to identify regime shifts in ocean circulation.
• Develop and run numerical models to understand the Southern Ocean dynamics.
• Collaborate with international partners and contribute to ERC-funded research outputs.

Skills

Physical oceanography

Satellite remote sensing

Ocean observations

Numerical modelling

Mathematics

Physics

Job description

University of Southampton invites applications for a Research Fellow to study regime shifts in the Ross Sea within the ERC-funded ROSS-SHIFT project. The role integrates satellite observations, in situ measurements, and numerical modelling to understand ocean circulation changes and their impact on Antarctic ice shelves.

The successful candidate will collaborate with international partners and may participate in Antarctic research cruises, starting 1 March 2027 for two years, with potential