Physical Oceanographer

4 days ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention Full time

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention is seeking a highly skilled Physical Oceanographer to join our team as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The successful applicant will work on the role of small- to mesoscale physical processes in shaping the overturning circulation and mixing environment of the Southern Ocean.

The position involves analyzing novel measurements of mesoscale eddies, internal waves, and turbulence collected in the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) within the international DIMES project. You will work closely with an active sea-going team, numerical modellers, theoreticians, and remote sensing scientists to examine the physical processes relevant to the dynamics and overturning circulation of the Southern Ocean.

This fixed-term post is available for 3 years, and the salary is in the range of £27,319 to £33,599 per annum. To be successful, you will have a PhD in physical oceanography (or a related field) with experience in interpreting oceanographic observations. You must also possess strong quantitative and communication skills, as well as the ability to conduct innovative research leading to high-impact publications in international refereed journals.

  • Salary: £27,319 - £33,599 per annum
  • Fixed-term contract for 3 years


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