Postdoctoral fellow – Institute of Marine Research

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Job summary

A prominent marine research institute in Tromsø is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join the Oceanography and Climate group. The role involves working on hydrodynamic fjord circulation, numerical modelling, and conducting field campaigns. Applicants should have a PhD in physical oceanography and experience with numerical ocean circulation models. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to vital research along the Norwegian coast.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in physical oceanography or related disciplines.
• Experience with numerical ocean circulation models.
• Ability to present scientific results in both oral and written forms.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• A good understanding of the ocean dynamics in fjords and coastal areas.

Responsibilities

• Work in an inter-disciplinary research environment focusing on fjord circulation.
• Modify, run, and analyze results from numerical modelling tools.
• Participate in planning and conducting field campaigns.
• Present results to colleagues and stakeholders, publish in scientific journals.

Skills

Numerical ocean circulation models

Scientific presentation skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Understanding of ocean dynamics

Education

PhD in physical oceanography or related disciplines

Tools

FORTRAN

Unix/Linux

Matlab

Python

Job description

Overview

The Institute of Marine Research (IMR) has an immediate opening for a 4-year position as postdoctoral fellow in the research group Oceanography and Climate. The position is located in Tromsø, and the work will be conducted as part of a broad IMR team that conducts research along the Norwegian coast, combining field observations and results from numerical ocean models.

The Institute of Marine Research has large responsibilities as a governmental advisor on issues relating to the environmental effect of aquaculture on fjord- and coastal ecology, among others. A good understanding of the physical environmental conditions is fundamental for providing scientific-based advice on coastal marine management.

Responsibilities

• Work in a strong inter-disciplinary research environment in the Oceanography and Climate group, focusing on hydrodynamic fjord circulation, coastal areas, and numerical modelling.
• Modify, run, and analyze results from numerical modelling tools, presently the ROMS model system.
• Participate in planning and conducting field campaigns to collect data of hydrography and ocean currents.
• Present and explain resulting information to IMR colleagues, stakeholders, and the general public; publish results in scientific journals and at conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in physical oceanography or related disciplines.
• Experience with numerical ocean circulation models.
• Ability to present scientific results in both oral and written forms.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• A good understanding of the ocean dynamics in fjords and in coastal areas.
• A willingness to familiarize with ecological issues.
• Experience with FORTRAN, Unix/Linux, and Matlab or Python is an advantage.