Post-doctoral Researcher – University of Reading

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Job summary

A leading research institution in Reading is looking for a Post-doctoral Researcher to investigate ocean heat transport and its impacts on climate. This role requires a PhD in physical oceanography, strong analytical skills, and experience in numerical modelling. The successful candidate will work on a 3-year project funded by NERC. Flexible starting date and diversity in workforce are encouraged.

Qualifications

• PhD in physical oceanography or a related field.
• Excellent analytical and computational skills required.
• Good knowledge of statistical analysis methods.
• Experience in numerical modelling is ideal.
• Ability to carry out independent research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis of observation datasets like ARGO.
• Carry out and analyze numerical simulations.
• Investigate the impact of OHT changes on climate.

Skills

Analytical skills

Computational skills

Knowledge of statistical analysis

Numerical modelling experience

Independent research capability

Communication skills

Education

PhD in physical oceanography or closely related field

Job description

Post-doctoral Researcher – University of Reading

School / Function : School of Mathematical Physical and Computational Sciences

Department : Meteorology

Contract Duration : Fixed term for up to 3 years

We are looking for a Post Doctoral researcher to work on a 3-year NERC-funded project investigating the variability of ocean heat transport and how it influences the sea surface temperature and climate.

Ocean Heat Transport (OHT) changes are not equally important. Some only affect heat content in subsurface without any signature in the upper ocean mixed layer. Others have a direct influence on the latter and so a quick pathway to influencing climate.

The aim of this work is to investigate what distinguishes these two types of OHT changes and how much of the OHT variability truly has an impact on the surface climate.

To address these questions, the successful applicant will conduct analysis of observation datasets (ARGO, ocean re-analysis) as well as carry out and analyse numerical simulations with a General Circulation Model in both idealized and realistic configurations.

You will have:

• A PhD in physical oceanography or closely related field
• Excellent analytical and computational skills;
• Good knowledge of statistical analysis methods;
• Ideally, experience of numerical modelling of the ocean;
• Ability to carry out independent research work;
• Good communication, presentation, and writing skills.

Starting date is flexible and runs up to June 30th 2017

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and we welcome applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements which will be considered in line with business needs.

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