At a Glance
- Tasks: Investigate the Weddell sea polynya's impact on climate systems through advanced modelling.
- Company: University of Reading, part of a collaborative European research project.
- Benefits: Gain valuable research experience and contribute to significant climate science advancements.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and enhance your career in climate science.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in understanding climate change while working with top researchers.
- Qualifications: PhD in relevant field and experience with numerical modelling required.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
This 3-year post-doctoral position investigates the impact of the Weddell sea polynya on the coupled climate system. The position is part of the large-scale H2020 SO-CHIC project, regrouping 15 institutions across Europe. The SO-CHIC objective is to understand and quantify variability of heat and carbon budgets in the Southern Ocean through observation and modelling of atmosphere-ocean-sea-ice exchanges.
Responsibilities:
- The Weddell sea polynya represents a large perturbation of surface temperature with km-scale gradients at the ice edge, delivering intense heat fluxes to the atmosphere.
- The successful applicant will investigate the impact of the polynya on the ocean–atmosphere system and potential teleconnections with the Northern Hemisphere climate (e.g., Indian monsoon, European climate, AMOC).
- Implications for storage of heat and carbon in the Southern Ocean are a central goal.
- Approach includes a combination of high-resolution atmosphere-only simulations to determine the atmospheric response to the polynya, and analysis of high-resolution coupled simulations from the PRIMAVERA project.
- Work will be supervised by D. Ferreira, with close collaboration with Dr Wonson Park and a post-doctoral researcher in GEOMAR (Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, Germany).
Qualifications:
- A PhD, or soon to be completed, in oceanic/atmospheric science, climate science, geophysical fluid dynamics or a related field.
- Experience with numerical modelling and HPC.
- Good writing and communication skills.
Interviews – Week beginning 13 July 2020.
Postdoctoral Research Assistant – University of Reading employer: MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention
The University of Cambridge offers an exceptional environment for research and innovation, particularly within the Ocean Dynamics group. As a Post Doctoral Research Associate, you will benefit from a collaborative work culture that encourages intellectual growth and interdisciplinary partnerships, while being part of a prestigious institution renowned for its commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. Located in the vibrant city of Cambridge, you will have access to a wealth of resources and networking opportunities, making it an ideal place for meaningful and impactful research.
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