Post Doctoral Research Associate – SAMS

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; Oban; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Oban, Scotland is looking for a Post Doctoral Research Associate to enhance expertise in basin scale ocean observation and analysis. The role involves contributing to scientific programmes on ocean salinity and the hydrological cycle, leading high-quality research, and engaging in international collaborations. This fixed-term position offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in ocean observation and analysis.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to collaborate in international research settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, plan, and execute research cruises and glider programme.
• Deliver scientific programme objectives.
• Lead and publish high quality peer-reviewed research.
• Maintain national and international relationships.
• Travel to present research findings.

Skills

Ocean observation and analysis

Research publication

Collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

PhD in Physical Oceanography or related field

Job description

Overview

Oban, Scotland
Fixed term appointment for 3 years
£27,285-£30,688 per annum

One pre-eminent scientific challenge of the 21st Century is to understand the drivers of Earth’s climate. The North Atlantic subpolar ocean is closely coupled to Arctic, European and tropical regions through the atmosphere, and is strongly linked to decadal climate variability.

We seek a Post Doctoral Research Associate to help further develop SAMS expertise in basin scale ocean observation and analysis for climate, with aspirations to become a future leader in the field by contributing to our high-profile international research programmes. The post holder will join an observationally focused team (moorings and gliders) researching the topic of ocean salinity and the hydrological cycle, funded by the £25M UKRI CLASS programme. These observational activities feed directly into the scientific objectives of two EU H2020 programmes: Blue Action (focused on lower latitude drivers of Arctic weather and climate); and ATLAS (understanding physical controls on Atlantic cold water coral ecosystems).

As part of the Physical Oceanography team at SAMS working on the North Atlantic and sub-Arctic oceans you will be well supported within a structured international research environment, and yet with scope to develop your own ideas.

The main duties are:

• Contribute to the preparation, planning and execution of research cruises and glider programme.
• Contribute to the delivery of scientific programme objectives.
• Lead and publish high quality peer-reviewed research.
• Form and maintain national and international relationships and collaborations.
• Travel to national and international meetings to present research findings.