Polar Oceanography Research Fellow: Antarctic Circulation & Ice Shelves

University of South Hampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Antarctic research cruises

Job summary

National Oceanography Centre Southampton, University of Southampton, seeks a Research Fellow to study regime shifts in Southern Ocean circulation within the ERC-funded ROSS-SHIFT project. The role combines analysis of satellite data, in situ observations and model outputs to understand impacts on the Antarctic ice sheet and global overturning circulation.

The successful candidate will work with international collaborators and may join Antarctic research cruises, contributing to high-impact

Qualifications

• Experience in physical oceanography, remote sensing, or related disciplines.
• Familiarity with satellite data, observations, and numerical models.
• Strong analytical and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate regime shifts in ocean circulation in the Ross Sea.
• Analyse satellite observations and model outputs to identify changes.
• Collaborate with international partners and participate in Antarctic cruises.
• Publish findings and contribute to ERC project deliverables.

Skills

Physical oceanography

Satellite remote sensing

Ocean observations

Numerical modelling

Mathematics

Physics

Job description

National Oceanography Centre Southampton, University of Southampton, seeks a Research Fellow to study regime shifts in Southern Ocean circulation within the ERC-funded ROSS-SHIFT project. The role combines analysis of satellite data, in situ observations and model outputs to understand impacts on the Antarctic ice sheet and global overturning circulation.

The successful candidate will work with international collaborators and may join Antarctic research cruises, contributing to high-impact