Postdoc in Ocean–Sea Ice Dynamics & Climate Modelling

Laplace Expert Ltd; Delft; Remote; EUR 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Delft University of Technology seeks a postdoctoral researcher to model ocean–sea ice interactions within the ERC ICE-FLOE project. The work uses coupled simulations of turbulent ocean flow and sea-ice dynamics with large-eddy simulation and discrete-element methods, aiming to validate models against in-situ and remote-sensing data and develop parameterisations for climate models.

Possible involvement in Antarctic field campaigns, with funding to support this paid full-time position in the

Qualifications

• PhD in oceanography, cryospheric science, climate science, atmospheric science or closely related field.
• Experience with large-eddy simulation and turbulence modelling is relevant; Julia experience is advantageous.

Skills

Independent research

Scientific communication

Collaboration

Education

PhD in oceanography/cryospheric/climate/atmospheric science

Tools

Large-eddy simulation

Discrete-element modelling

Turbulence modelling

Julia

Remote sensing

Job description

Delft University of Technology seeks a postdoctoral researcher to model ocean–sea ice interactions within the ERC ICE-FLOE project. The work uses coupled simulations of turbulent ocean flow and sea-ice dynamics with large-eddy simulation and discrete-element methods, aiming to validate models against in-situ and remote-sensing data and develop parameterisations for climate models.

Possible involvement in Antarctic field campaigns, with funding to support this paid full-time position in the