Postdoctoral Climate Dynamics: Southern Ocean Polynya

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Job summary

A prestigious academic institution is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to investigate the impact of the Weddell sea polynya on climate systems as part of a large European project. The role requires a PhD in a relevant field, experience with numerical modeling, and strong communication skills. Candidates will engage in high-resolution simulations, contributing to important climate research over the next three years.

Qualifications

• PhD degree or nearing completion in a related field.
• Experience in numerical modeling and high-performance computing.
• Strong written and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the impact of the Weddell sea polynya on the ocean–atmosphere system.
• Analyze high-resolution coupled simulations from the PRIMAVERA project.
• Supervise and collaborate with other researchers in the project.

Skills

Numerical modelling

HPC

Good writing skills

Good communication skills

Education

PhD in oceanic/atmospheric science or related field

Job description

A prestigious academic institution is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to investigate the impact of the Weddell sea polynya on climate systems as part of a large European project. The role requires a PhD in a relevant field, experience with numerical modeling, and strong communication skills. Candidates will engage in high-resolution simulations, contributing to important climate research over the next three years.