Ocean Data Analysis and Visualisation Expert

6 days ago


Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Met Office Full time £46,974

We are seeking an experienced Ocean Data Analysis and Visualisation Expert to join our team at the Met Office.

The successful candidate will work within the Ocean Forecast Verification team to develop and support tools to assess and monitor the quality and accuracy of our ocean forecasts, and the systems used to verify, post-process and deliver these forecasts to our customers.

This is a great opportunity to be part of the Ocean Forecasting R&D group which develops operational forecast systems used to monitor and predict physical ocean dynamics, waves, and ecosystems. These systems combine numerical models with in-situ and remotely-sensed observations of the ocean providing a digital representation of the global ocean and shelf seas surrounding the UK.

Your key duties:

  • Development and technical support of our ocean post-processing systems, which are used to deliver forecasts to users including the Royal Navy and the RNLI
  • Development of novel verification and observation processing tools
  • Enhancing how we visualise our models to assist monitoring and assessment of forecast performance
  • Working to integrate ocean forecast verification within coupled atmosphere-ocean systems

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:

  • We welcome applications from all protected characteristics and strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace
  • We believe that everyone has the potential to excel and contribute to our success
  • We provide opportunities for training and development to help you reach your full potential

Your total reward package:

  • An annual salary of up to £46,974, which includes a base pay of £33,794 and a Recruitment Retention Allowance (RRA) of £2,200 per annum
  • An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 27%
  • Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave


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