Postdoc: Ocean Heat & Climate Data Scientist

University of Bristol; West of England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Bristol invites applications for an 18‑month Postdoctoral Research Assistant (Senior Research Associate) in Earth Sciences, Bristol, UK, on an NSF/UK‑funded project with the University of Colorado Boulder.

You will develop ensemble ocean temperature datasets, quantify inter‑platform biases, and contribute to 3D time‑evolving heat and freshwater content estimates with international partners.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant science discipline.
• Strong Python and data analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Develop ensemble ocean temperature dataset with quantified uncertainties.
• Collaborate with US partners to produce ensemble estimates of ocean heat uptake.
• Contribute to projections of surface temperature and sea‑level rise.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

PhD or equivalent experience

Tools

GitHub

Job description

University of Bristol invites applications for an 18‑month Postdoctoral Research Assistant (Senior Research Associate) in Earth Sciences, Bristol, UK, on an NSF/UK‑funded project with the University of Colorado Boulder.

You will develop ensemble ocean temperature datasets, quantify inter‑platform biases, and contribute to 3D time‑evolving heat and freshwater content estimates with international partners.