Postdoc - Ocean Sciences Research & Modelling

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned research institution in Liverpool is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ocean Sciences to examine heat and carbon uptake in the ocean. The candidate should have a PhD in physical oceanography or related fields and experience in numerical ocean modelling. Responsibilities include conducting ocean and climate model experiments and publishing research findings. This position is for 2 years, expiring in August 2018.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent research experience.
• Experience in numerical ocean modelling.
• Aptitude for theoretical investigation.

Responsibilities

• Examine how heat and carbon are taken up over the global ocean.
• Conduct a hierarchy of ocean and climate model experiments.
• Test the hypothesis regarding ocean control on surface warming.

Skills

Numerical ocean modelling

Model analysis

Theoretical investigation

Education

PhD in physical oceanography, meteorology or fluid dynamics

First degree in a numerate physical or environmental science or mathematics

Job description

A renowned research institution in Liverpool is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ocean Sciences to examine heat and carbon uptake in the ocean. The candidate should have a PhD in physical oceanography or related fields and experience in numerical ocean modelling. Responsibilities include conducting ocean and climate model experiments and publishing research findings. This position is for 2 years, expiring in August 2018.