Research Fellow in Ice Sheet Modelling
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Are you a self-motivated team player that can provide excellent research outcomes and mentorship
- Have you got a completedPhD in the physical sciences with an emphasis on glaciology and ice sheet modelling
- Do you have provenskills in presenting results to a wide range of audiences including peer-reviewed publications
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
TeHerenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Kairuruku - Research Fellow Ice Sheet Modelling position to join Te Puna Pātiotio - Antarctic Research Centre team on permanent full-time contract.
Key responsibilities:
- Undertake simulations using a high-resolution ice sheet model.
- Continue experiments using the BISICLES ice sheet that explore evolution of the Antarctic Ice Sheet at catchment or whole-continent scale under a range of climate states e.g. from present-day conditions up to warming levels likely within coming centuries.
- Assist with and/or lead Antarctic fieldwork as required for example the continued management and development of GNSS-based ice shelf survey or other glaciological work incorporated into a range of externally-funded research programmes.
- Assist in student supervision tuition and/or mentoring as appropriate.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will be a self-motivated team player who can take the initiative provide excellent research outcomes and mentorship.
Key requirements:
- A completed PhD in the physical sciences with an emphasis on glaciology and ice sheet modelling.
- Demonstrated practical experience setting up and running high-resolution ice sheet models such as BISICLES on high-performance computer architectures (e.g. cluster supercomputer).
- Demonstrated expertise in working with ESMs that incorporate interactive ice sheet components that allow effective two-way exchange of evolutionary fields and physically realistic changes to ice-ocean-atmosphere boundary conditions.
- Proven skills in presenting results to a wide range of audiences including peer-reviewed publications.
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Close date for vacancy:16 December 2025.
Contact details for vacancy:If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Prof Nicholas Golledge ().
How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current relevant visa they will need to secure this independently.
Key Skills
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
- R
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
- Flow Cytometry
- Microscopy
About Company
Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scienti ... View more
