Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Oceanography
Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Oceanography
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Job Description
Grade UE07:per annum
College of Science & Engineering School of GeoSciences
Fixed Term: 24 months
Full Time: 35 hours per week
The Opportunity:
A twoyear Postdoctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) to carry out research into generating Earth System Models that show subpolar gyre collapse. The research requires numerical modelling analysis and publication of results in world class journals. The PDRA should also collaborate with others in Edinburgh and in the PROMOTE (Progressing Earth System Modelling for Tipping Point Early Warning Systems)project. This project brings together researchers from seven UK research institutions and is funded by ARIA (Advanced Research and Invention Agency).
The PDRA will form part of the PROMOTE project in which UK scientists are developing and using the UK Earth System Model (UKESM) to examine the potential collapse of the North Atlantic subpolar Gyre circulation. Within this large project the Edinburgh component has the aim of generating a handful of UKESM variants that are less realistic but more sensitive to freshwater fluxes from Greenland ice melt. This will use advanced numerical techniques to calibrate the ocean/seaice component of UKESM to agree with North Atlantic observations and produce variants that are differently sensitive to ocean freshwater flux off Greenland.
The PDRA should contribute to potential follow up bids for funding in the broad area of tipping points or the novel use of inverse methods in ocean or earth system modelling.
This post is fulltime (35 hours per week); however we are open to considering parttime or flexible working are also open to considering requests for limited hybrid working (on a noncontractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular oncampus working. However as the jobholder should interact with other researchers they should be oncampus at least three days a week.
The salary for this post is 40247 to 48149 per annum.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- PhD or equivalent in Physical Oceanography Climate Sciences or numerate discipline such as Mathematics or Physics.
- Substantial experience in running ocean models anything from Fjord to global ocean scale.
- Able to work with others across with a broad range of expertise.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- An academic CV.
- Cover letter which: Say why you are interested in the role. Highlight how you meet the required and desired skills in the job description referring to your CV for evidence.
- Identify one scientific publication you are proudest of and say why you chose this paper.
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary
- An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- To carry out world leading research withing a large Earth System Modelling community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits such as a generous holiday entitlement competitive pension schemes staff discounts and familyfriendly initiatives. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on ourright to work webpages(opens new browser tab)
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Offices English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 20th June 2025.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held around 25th June 2025andbe virtual.
Employment Type
Full-Time
