Postdoctoral Researcher: Ocean Heat Uptake Modeling

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research university in the UK is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join its Environmental Research Division. The successful candidate will work on a 3-year project to improve climate change projections through ocean heat uptake modeling. Candidates must have a PhD in Physical Oceanography, analytical skills, and programming proficiency. This position is open to all genders and career stages.

Qualifications

• Recently completed PhD in Physical Oceanography or related discipline is mandatory.
• Experience with oceanic observations and climate model simulations is crucial.
• Strong numeracy skills and proficiency in programming languages are required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of a process-based model of ocean heat uptake.
• Participate in project planning, data analysis, and dissemination of results.

Skills

Strong numeracy skills

Proficiency in programming language (Python/Matlab/Fortran)

Experience with analysing oceanic observations

Experience with climate model simulations

Education

PhD in Physical Oceanography or related discipline

Job description

A prestigious research university in the UK is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join its Environmental Research Division. The successful candidate will work on a 3-year project to improve climate change projections through ocean heat uptake modeling. Candidates must have a PhD in Physical Oceanography, analytical skills, and programming proficiency. This position is open to all genders and career stages.