Postdoctoral Research Officer in Deep Time Tidal

1 week ago

Bangor, United Kingdom Bangor University Full time

Applications are invited for the above fixed term full-time post working in The School of Ocean Sciences.

Duties will include using tidal proxies to validate existing tidal model simulations for the Proterozoic, Carboniferous, and Cretaceous. New simulations will be done to tune the model and for unexplored time slices, and the results prepared for dissemination at conferences and in publications. The project is a collaboration between scientists at Bangor University and Royal Holloway University of London.

Applications will be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Committed To Equal Opportunities

Overview

The post is located at the School of Ocean Sciences, a leading research institution in marine science, and one of the largest teaching departments in Europe. The school is home to well-resourced groups in the principal disciplines of biology, chemistry, geology, and physics.

The Project

Purpose of the Job

The post is part of an established team working on deep-time Earth System science, particularly tides. The postholder will be responsible for comparing existing proxies and model simulations, and planning and conducting new simulations and analysing the model outputs. They are expected to publish the results in peer-reviewed journals alongside presenting them at national and international conferences. This is a multidisciplinary and multi-institution project, and the post holder is expected to liaise with the project partners and take an active part role in moving the project forward. Excellent interpersonal skills are vital.

Main

**Responsibilities**:

- Evaluate existing numerical tidal model simulations and compare results to existing tidal proxies for the periods of interest.
- Do new tidal model simulations, if necessary, to tune the model to data.
- Assist with collection of new data in the field.
- Delivering research outcomes: contribute to the dissemination of research outputs through relevant scientific articles, public press releases, and conferences.
- Participation in in project meeting and coordinating the project to meet aims.
- Monitoring of financial controls associated with the research project.
- Advise and collaborate with Master’s and PhD students within the research programme.

Other

**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 wellbeing 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 Specification
- Qualifications/Training_

Essential
- Experience/Knowledge_

Essential
- The ability to undertake quantitative analysis of tidal data.
- Experience of numerical modelling of tides.
- Proven track record of producing relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals commensurate with career stage.
- Proven track record of delivering conference presentations commensurate with career stage.

Desirable
- Tectonic research experience
- Experience of working with paleo-tides
- Experience of geological field work
- Skills/Abilities _
- Essential- Demonstrate good computer skills
- Demonstrate good verbal and written skills
- Demonstrate good analytical skills, ability to analyse numerical data and present results appropriately
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines

Desirable- Demonstrate experience using supercomputers
- Demonstrate proven project management skills
- Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills
- The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role

General

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Bronze 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.

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