Ocean Modeller

Description £41,344 - £45,479 the band minimum is the normal starting pay for those new to a role. In exceptional circumstances, when relevant skills and experience can be identified, a higher starting salary may be considered. We will give full consideration to requests for flexible and part time working, such as reduced hours, compressed hours or job sharing. We also offer hybrid working and recognise the many benefits this brings. The nature of the role will determine if flexible and hybrid working options are possible. Interview date - Mid-Late OctoberBritish Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for an exceptional Ocean Modeller to join our Polar Oceans team. BAS delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions. We employ experts from many different professions to carry out our Science as well as keep the lights on, feed the research and support teams and keep everyone safe! Working at BAS is rewarding. Our skilled science, operational and support staff based in Cambridge, Antarctica and the Arctic, work together to deliver research that uses the Polar Regions to advance our understanding of Earth as a sustainable planet. Through our extensive logistic capability and know how BAS facilitates access for the British and international science community to the UK polar research operation. Numerous national and international collaborations, combined with an excellent infrastructure help sustain a world leading position for the UK in Antarctic affairs. British Antarctic Survey is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), which is part of UK Research and Innovation www.ukri.org As a valued member of our team, you\'ll be eligible for the following benefits: • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 privilege days • Excellent civil service pension (with 26% or more employer contribution, depending on your band) • 24 hours/365 days access to employee assistance programme (EAP - including support with physical, mental, social, health and financial issues) • Flexible and family friendly working opportunities • Cycle to work scheme • Access to discounted shopping on a range of retail, leisure and lifestyle categories and much more. You\'ll be joining the Open Oceans research group of the Polar Oceans science team. We use a combination of numerical and observational approaches to understand the role of the ocean in the development of global climate. You\'ll help us to deliver an examination and quantification of the drivers and mechanisms of subsurface heat accumulation in sea-ice-covered regions of the Southern Ocean. You will contribute to the development and analysis of eddy-resolving numerical model experiments aimed at isolating individual processes to assess their role in the warming of Circumpolar Deep Water. In addition to working closely with colleagues at BAS, you will actively collaborate with project partners in Norway and Australia. Within the role, there will be an opportunity to develop your numerical modelling and experimental design skills, as well as oral and written presentation skills. BAS staff have access to a wide range of training opportunities, including the use of scientific software, scientific writing skills and leadership training. This will allow you to direct your professional development in your favoured direction. Polar Oceans has a diverse skills portfolio and a collegiate approach encouraging collaboration across the science team. Current projects the team are working on include the interdisciplinary, multi-centre BIOPOLE programme, the NERC large grants C-STREAMS and POLOMINTS and the Horizon Europe project OCEAN ICE.You\'ll be joining a world-leading interdisciplinary research organisation, that is committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support, you need to thrive at BAS. Some of your main responsibilities will include: • Design, conduct and analyse eddy-resolving numerical ocean model experiments using ACCESS-OM2-01. • Coordinate numerical modelling work and resources with other SO-SIMMER team members. Please download job description for more details. For the role of Ocean Modeller, we are looking for somebody who has: • Degree in physical science or mathematics plus a PhD (or equivalent experience). • Experience with running numerical ocean models, including experiment design and analysis. • Evidence of formulating and testing hypotheses. Please download job description for more details. If we\'ve just described you, we\'d love to hear from you. Apply now at bas.ac.uk/vacancies. What experiences can we offer you? At BAS we believe everyone plays a vital role, is unique and valued, therefore, we embrace diversity as well as equality of opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming working environment where everyone\'s unique perspectives are valued. Different perspectives and collaborative working help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high performing team which makes positive changes in the business. That\'s the power of every individual. Our cultural values are built on mutual respect, inclusion, commitment and excellence. If you are looking for an opportunity to work with world class and amazing people in one of the most unique places in the world, then British Antarctic Survey could be for you. If you require the job information in an alternative format (i.e. email, audio or video), or would like any further information or support, please do not hesitate to get in touch at jobs@bas.ac.uk or alternatively you can call us on 01223 221508.