Research Fellow in Ice Sheet Modelling

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic institution in the UK is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for a three-year position focused on numerical modelling of the world's ice sheets. The role involves conducting significant simulations to understand the evolution of these ice sheets in a warming climate, requiring a strong background in physics or a related discipline. Candidates should demonstrate skills in numerical modelling and an interest in climate science. The position offers collaboration opportunities and a supportive research environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous holiday entitlement

Excellent pension schemes

Qualifications

• Strong interest in climate science and ice dynamics.
• Should have skills in numerical modelling, programming, and handling large datasets.
• Motivated to contribute to key scientific questions about climate change.

Responsibilities

• Conduct large-scale simulations of ice flow in Greenland and Antarctica.
• Investigate complex interactions between the ice, atmosphere, and ocean systems.
• Develop and test new ideas within existing model frameworks.

Skills

Numerical modelling

Programming

Handling large datasets

Interest in nonlinear dynamics

Strong interest in climate science

Education

Background in physics, applied mathematics, Earth science, or related discipline

Job description

Organisation/Company NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY Research Field Mathematics Physics Environmental science Geosciences Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 30 Nov 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We are seeking to appoint aPostdoctoral Researcherfor a three-year position innumerical modelling of the world’s ice sheets. The role is part ofPRECISE: Prediction of Climate Change and Effect of Mitigating Solutions, an international collaboration led by theNiels Bohr Institute and funded by theNovo Nordisk Foundation .

About the Role

You will conductlarge-scale simulations of ice flow in Greenland and Antarctica, exploring how these ice sheets will evolve in a warming climate. By applying numerical and analytical approaches, you will investigate the complex interactions between the ice, atmosphere, and ocean systems.

Research themes within the project include (but are not limited to):

• Surface elevation mass balance feedbacks
• Calving processes
• Marine Ice Sheet Instability

While you will be working with anan established ice-flow model , you will be encouraged to work with the team at Northumbria todevelop and test new ideas, improving the physical representation of critical processes within existing model frameworks.

Research Environment

You will joinNorthumbria University’sFuture of Ice on Earth research group, one of the largest and most active ice-sheet modelling communities in the world. The project provides opportunities to collaborate closely with international partners, participate in scientific project meetings, and present your work at leading conferences and workshops.

About You

We welcome applications from candidates with a strong interest in climate science and ice dynamics. You should have:

• A background inphysics, applied mathematics, Earth science, or a related discipline
• Skills innumerical modelling, programming, and handling large datasets
• Interest innonlinear dynamics and complex systems
• Motivation to contribute to key scientific questions about climate change and Earth’s future

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To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply Now'.Your application should include a covering letter and a CV.

Interview and selection date: w/c 15 December 2025.

Start Date: flexible but aiming at Spring 2026

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Based in Newcastle upon Tyne and London, we are an on-campus organisation and offer flexible hours and location where the role allows. We pride ourselves on diversity and inclusivity, holdingnumerousawards for gender and race equality, disability confidence, and research excellence.We also hold the HR Excellence in Research award for implementing the concordat supporting the career Development of Researchers and are members of theEuraxess initiative to deliver information and support to professional researchers.The University has implemented a range of flexible working arrangements, and we are happy to explore candidate requirements as part of the recruitment process.