Senior scientist in sea level research, Nansen Center, Norway

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; Norway; On-site; NOK 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A research institution in Norway is seeking a Senior Researcher/Research Leader in sea-level dynamics and change. The role involves leading a research group and managing sea-level research projects while acquiring external funding. The ideal candidate will have experience in oceanography and will actively participate in assessments of sea level rise impacts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading research groups and projects in sea-level research.
• Strong background in oceanography and climate research.
• Ability to bring in external research project funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead a research group on sea-level dynamics.
• Drive sea-level research at regional and global scales.
• Manage and develop existing sea-level research projects.

Job description

The Nansen Center has a vacant permanent position for a Senior Researcher/Research Leader in sea-level dynamics and change. The position is co-funded by the Nansen Center and the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research. The selected candidate shall push forward and take lead on sea-level research from regional to global scales, bring in external research project funding, and assist in training. It is further expected that the selected candidate takes an active role in national and international assessments concerning sea level rise and its impacts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a research group at the Nansen Center and be responsible for management and development of existing sea-level research in coordination with the Bjerknes Centre.
• Drive sea-level research from regional to global scales; bring in external research project funding; assist in training.
• Lead national and international projects targeting multi-sensor satellite-based calibration, algorithm development, mesoscale process studies and time series generation.
• Initiate and maintain regular interaction and communication with other Nansen Center research groups on ocean modelling, data assimilation, atmospheric boundary layer studies and climate research.
• Take an active role in national and international assessments concerning sea level rise and its impacts.