Postdoctoral Research Assistant – University of Oxford

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Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Oxford is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Ocean Modelling. The role involves probing the sensitivity of ocean circulation and offers opportunities for collaboration and teaching. Candidates should have a doctorate or be very close to completion, along with strong numerical modelling skills and a research background.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in a physical, mathematical or computational science, or very close to obtaining one.
• Strong numerical modelling skills with a proven track record of original research.
• Previous experience in physical oceanography or climate physics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Use a state-of-the-art ocean model to probe circulation sensitivity.
• Collaborate closely with OSNAP partners at Oxford and internationally.
• Opportunity to teach.

Skills

Numerical modelling

Research experience

Collaboration skills

Education

Doctorate in physical, mathematical or computational science

Job description

Overview

Postdoctoral Research Assistant – University of Oxford
Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Ocean Modelling

University of Oxford
Department of Physics (Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics)
Grade 7 (£30,434 – £37,394)
Full time, fixed term, 32 months
Closing date: 30 September 2015
Job reference: 119325

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Ocean Modelling. This post is a UK contribution to the international “Overturning in the Subpolar North Atlantic Program” (OSNAP) and it is available for a fixed-term of 32 months.

The postholder will use a state-of-the-art ocean model and its adjoint to probe the sensitivity of the circulation of the subpolar North Atlantic to surface forcing anomalies and to anomalies observed by OSNAP in the ocean interior. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with OSNAP partners at Oxford, in the UK and internationally. The postholder will have the opportunity to teach.

Responsibilities

• Use a state-of-the-art ocean model and its adjoint to probe the sensitivity of the circulation of the subpolar North Atlantic to surface forcing anomalies and to anomalies observed by OSNAP in the ocean interior.
• Collaborate closely with OSNAP partners at Oxford, in the UK and internationally.
• Opportunity to teach.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in a physical, mathematical or computational science, or very close to obtaining one.
• Strong numerical modelling skills and a proven track record of original research.
• Previous experience in physical oceanography or climate physics will be an advantage.

Application details

Applicants should apply before the deadline: 12.00 midday on 30 September 2015. You will be required to upload a CV, publication list, supporting statement and details of two referees as part of your online application. To apply, or for further details including the job description and selection criteria, please visit www.recruit.ox.ac.uk and search by vacancy number 119325.