Shelf Seas Modelling & Data-Assimilation Scientist

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine research organization in Liverpool seeks a talented Shelf Seas Modelling Scientist to enhance understanding and prediction of physical processes in shelf seas. Candidates should possess a PhD in physical oceanography or related field, experience in ocean modelling, and programming skills in FORTRAN. The role includes collaboration with national and international partners and opportunities for scientific publication.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

30 days annual leave plus 14 public/local days off

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Experience in ocean hydrodynamics, ideally in shelf sea environments.
• Skilled scientific programmer, ideally with FORTRAN.
• Strong numerate degree (science, engineering or mathematics).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Work at the interface between models and observations.
• Develop and apply data-assimilation modelling systems.
• Predict physical processes that control plankton growth.
• Collaborate with the UK Met Office and publish results.

Skills

Ocean hydrodynamics

Data assimilation methods

Scientific programming (FORTRAN)

Communication skills

Education

PhD or equivalent research experience in physical oceanography

Tools

NEMO

NEMOVAR

Job description

A leading marine research organization in Liverpool seeks a talented Shelf Seas Modelling Scientist to enhance understanding and prediction of physical processes in shelf seas. Candidates should possess a PhD in physical oceanography or related field, experience in ocean modelling, and programming skills in FORTRAN. The role includes collaboration with national and international partners and opportunities for scientific publication.