Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Ice-Ocean Modelling

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Ice-Ocean Modelling

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Northumbria University

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Job Description:ABOUT THE ROLEis inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in ice-sheet and ocean modelling. The position is fully funded for 18 months. You will undertake leading research in the field of climate change, with a focus on the evolution of the Antarctic Ice Sheet and Southern Ocean between present-day and 2300.As part of the project you will continue to develop an existing coupled ice sheet-ocean configuration of the Weddell Sea in East Antarctica, and perform numerical simulations to estimate fluxes of freshwater (basal melting, surface runoff, calving) from the Ice Sheet into the Southern Ocean for a range of future climate change scenarios. You will use modern-day observations and advanced stochastic methods to validate and optimise the ocean and ice-sheet models, and to quantify forecast uncertainties.You will be able to develop your research portfolio across a broad range of topics with a particular focus on ice-ocean interactions, and build your numerical skills and understanding of geophysical dynamics. You will have the opportunity to work and interact with other research groups worldwide, and be absorbed into a diverse and vibrant research community tackling important questions in climate change.ABOUT THE TEAMYou will work closely with Associate Professor , and become part of a young and active group of researchers in ice-ocean interactions. The position is jointly funded by UKRI’s Future Leaders Fellowship programme (grant reference MR/W011816/1) and Work package 4 of the Horizon Europe project (grant agreement nr 101060452), which involve links to several leading research institutes in the UK, Europe and US.During your time at Northumbria you will be part working as a part of an active and large research group focusing on , which is based in the . The department is ranked 2nd in the UK for research power in Geography and Environmental Studies, with over 90% of our research outputs, and 100% of our research impact rated as world-leading or internationally excellent (UK Research Excellence Framework, 2021).ABOUT YOUIf you have a PhD in Physics, Mathematics, or in a related discipline such as Physical Oceanography, Geophysics or Earth Sciences, and have a keen interest in numerical geophysics then we would love to hear from you. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact J. De Rydt on jan.rydt@northumbria.ac.uk. The starting date of the post is flexible, but you would ideally be ready to commence in spring 2025.For further information about the job requirements, please see the .To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ at the bottom of this page. Your application should include a covering letter and a CV.ABOUT USNorthumbria University is a research-intensive university that unlocks potential for all. We change lives regionally, nationally, and internationally through education and research, tackling the global challenges of our age to transform society and the economy. Find out why we were named and in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.Northumbria recorded the biggest rise of any UK university for research power in the Research Excellence Framework for the second time in 2021 and is now ranked top 25 in the UK for this measure.One of the largest universities in the UK with over 37,000 students from more than 140 countries, filled with world-leading research, award-winning partnerships, and students at the heart of an outstanding experience. Discover more .Northumbria University is a great place to work. We empower our exceptional people to achieve shared ambitions and promote a positive work life balance. We offer a wide range of benefits including excellent pension schemes, flexible working, a generous holiday entitlement, continued commitment to your learning and development and .Our Northumbria Values are guiding principles that define who we are, what we do and what is important to us. 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Newcastle

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Sun, 24 Nov 2024 07:37:06 GMT

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