Postdoc in Ocean–Sea Ice Interactions

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

About This Opportunity

Delft University of Technology is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to model ocean–sea ice interactions within the ERC-funded ICE-FLOE project. Applications close on 10 November 2026 at 23:59 Europe/Amsterdam.

The project develops coupled simulations of turbulent ocean flow and sea-ice dynamics using large-eddy simulation and discrete-element methods. The work will validate models against in-situ and remote-sensing data and develop parameterisations relevant to climate models, with possible involvement in Antarctic field campaigns.

Requirements

Education

Applicants should hold a PhD in oceanography, cryospheric science, climate science, atmospheric science or a closely related field.

Experience

Experience with large-eddy simulation, turbulence, sea-ice modelling or numerical geophysical fluid dynamics is relevant; Julia experience is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Large-eddy simulation
• Discrete-element modelling
• Turbulence modelling
• Julia
• Remote sensing

General Skills

• Independent research
• Scientific communication
• Collaboration

Funding & Compensation

Amount EUR 3,546-5,538 / Per Month

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Period Per Month

Level Postdoc

Time Commitment Full-time

Reference Code 3845

Field Ocean–Sea Ice Interactions

Specialization Earth and Planetary Sciences

Organization Type University

Netherlands

Apply by 10 Nov 2026