Postdoctoral Research Officer in Hydroclimatology

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Officer in Hydroclimatology

Company

Bangor University

Job description

Applications are invited for the role of Postdoctoral Research Officer in Hydroclimatology. The post is within the School of Ocean Sciences, on a UKRI NERC-funded research project on ‘Greenland ice marginal lake evolution as a driver of ice sheet change – how important are rising lake temperatures?’.Duties will include leading a modelling-focused work-package that will involve simulating the thermal response of ice-marginal lakes in Greenland under climate change.Candidates should be educated to PhD level (or be very near completion) in a relevant subject e.g. Earth Sciences, Hydrology, Data Science, Limnology, Glaciology or related field and have experience working with large geospatial datasets from multiple sources and experience with programming languages such as Matlab/R/Python.The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as possible, and the post is available for a duration of 2 years.Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.This role will be located on campus in the School of Ocean Sciences in Menai Bridge. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.Interested applicants are welcome to contact Dr Iestyn Woolway, Reader in the School of Ocean Sciences, e-mail Iestyn.woolway@bangor.ac.ukClosing date for applications: 17 May 2024Committed To Equal OpportunitiesOverviewThe School of Ocean Sciences (SOS), located in Menai Bridge on the Isle of Anglesey, is a multidisciplinary department with a focus on freshwater and marine sciences and a strong history of international research excellence and collaboration. Core research interests include Earth System Sciences, Oceanography, Marine Biology and Ecology, and Climate Change Science.The ProjectOver the past 50 years, the Arctic has warmed at more than twice the global rate and it is virtually certain that this will continue. In response to this, the Greenland Ice Sheet has lost mass, and consequently the retreat of ice margins and increasing amounts of melt have led to a substantial growth in the number and size of ice-marginal lakes. These lakes are important because they play a key role in controlling rates of ice marginal melt as well as impacting up-glacier ice dynamics. We currently have almost no data on how their thermal characteristics have changed (or not) over recent decades, and even less firm evidence to quantify how they will evolve into the future and the likely effect that will have on melt. The aim of this project is, therefore, to characterise the temporal and spatial thermal regime of Greenlandic ice-marginal lakes, and their impact on ice margin dynamics and recession.Purpose of the JobWe are looking to recruit an independent and ambitious Postdoctoral Research Officer to work full time on a NERC-funded research project entitled: ‘Greenland ice marginal lake evolution as a driver of ice sheet change – how important are rising lake temperatures?’ The project will focus on the hitherto sparsely-studied ice-marginal lake environment and seek to quantify its role in shaping the future of the Greenland Ice Sheet.The role of the successful applicant will be to lead a modelling-focussed work-package that will involve simulating the thermal response of ice-marginal lakes in Greenland under climate change. This will involve simulating the surface water temperature of lakes and investigate how they interact with the Greenland Ice Sheet. The researcher will be expected to play a leading role in the modelling work – which can include the use of process-based and/or deep learning models, as well as a combination of both.The project also has additional remote sensing and field-based work packages, and the successful candidate will be expected to interact and engage with these. The successful candidate will take the lead on relevant publications and conference presentations, as well as facilitating other outreach and dissemination pathways as they see fit. The successful candidate will be based in the School of Ocean Sciences at Bangor University but will form part of a team that also includes scientists at the Universities of York, Leeds and Reading.Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Gathering and analysing data. This will include acquiring and maintaining a thorough and up to date knowledge of the scientific literature related to the research aims of the project; actively support the principal investigator in developing new techniques for the validation of satellite data and numerical simulations of lakes.
• Delivering research outcomes. This will include contributing to the dissemination of research outputs through relevant scientific technical and public press and conferences; working with partners to disseminate results to the scientific community; collaborate with co-researchers and write up the results in scientific articles; write regular updates on progress to the project management group.
• Administration of the research project. This will include participating in project meetings and coordinating the project to meet its aims and objectives.
• Other duties and responsibilities specific to the role include advising and collaborating with PhD students within the School of Ocean Sciences, actively participate in specific College activities, and project management.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and well-being and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.

Person SpecificationQualifications/TrainingEssential

• PhD in relevant subject (Earth Sciences, Hydrology, Data Science, Limnology, Glaciology or related field) or be close to the completion of.

Experience/KnowledgeEssential

• Experience working with large geospatial datasets from multiple sources.
• Experience with programming languages such as Matlab/R/Python.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written skills.
• Demonstrate good analytical skills, ability to analyse numerical data and present results appropriately.
• Experience of using lake models (process-based and/or machine learning) to investigate water temperature.
• Demonstrated ability to publish in high quality scientific journals.
• The ability to manage time effectively and to deliver detailed reports to deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience in the field of Climatology/Modelling/Limnology.
• Journal publications in the field of Climate Science, Earth Science, Earth Observation, Limnology.
• Experience applying satellite EO data for studying lake temperature.
• Track record of conference presentations.
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team.
• The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role. If applicants are not able to speak / write in Welsh at present, there are many opportunities to learn if the successful candidate wishes to do so.

GeneralThe University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.We are a member of Advance HE’s Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University’s policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful. If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa. The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) . If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.Candidates should also note that they may be required to apply for an ATAS certificate (Academic Approval Technology Scheme) from the Counter-Proliferation and Arms Control Centre of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office before being able to apply for a visa – .Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University’s Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.

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United Kingdom

Job date

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 23:50:54 GMT

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