We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in coastal and estuarine modelling to join the Coastal Ocean Processes team at the National Oceanography Centre in Liverpool. This post is offered as part of the project “Salt intrusion: Understanding the Pearl River Estuary by Modelling and field Experiments (SUPREME)”, which is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council as a Newton Fund activity. The project is a collaboration between the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, Sun Yat-sen University in China and the National Oceanography Centre in the UK.
The overall aim of the project is to understand the three-dimensional salt transport mechanisms in the Pearl River Estuary (PRE) and their sensitivity to variations in external forcing and local geographic shape. The knowledge and tools developed/applied in this project will then help assess the effectiveness of measures to alleviate undesired changes in salt intrusion. The project will adopt an integrated approach, involving both idealized and numerical modeling as well as field measurements and data analysis.
The successful candidate will primarily work with Dr Laurent Amoudry and Dr Lucy Bricheno, but will also collaborate with project partners in the Netherlands, led by Dr Henk Schuttelaars, and China, led by Prof Wenping Gong. Their main role will be to implement, calibrate and validate an unstructured grid numerical model for the Pearl River Estuary. They will then conduct prognostic and diagnostic investigations for a range of scenarios of future climate change and human interventions.
This is a Fixed Term Appointment, available for three years offered on NERC terms and conditions and is open to internal and external candidates.
This is a Band 6 position and the starting salary will be £28,200 to £30,600 per annum. Depending upon skills and experience, a salary uplift and/or additional allowances may be available for exceptional candidates.
Hours of Work:
The hours of working are full time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
About you:
We seek highly-motivated individuals who will be able to complement the existing expertise at the NOC. You will have a significant background in estuarine (and coastal) hydrodynamics and transport processes. You will have expertise in coastal and estuarine modelling using a coastal ocean modelling system (e.g., FVCOM, ROMS, DELFT3D, …). You will be computationally literate, with knowledge of some programming language and scientific software. You will hold a Math/Physics/Science degree and have been (or are about to be) awarded a PhD in a relevant discipline. In addition, a background in the use of unstructured grids for modelling and a track record of peer-reviewed scientific publications will be preferred.
What we can offer you:
In return for your talents, we offer a competitive remuneration package, including a RCUK pension scheme, 30 days annual leave with a further 14 Public/privilege days. Opportunities for further training and development are supported. The role will include periods of travel both within the UK and internationally.
How to apply:
Applications are handled by the UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS); for further information about the role and to apply, please visit our website at http://topcareer.jobs/ quoting reference number IRC242691. If you are unable to apply online please contact us by telephone on 00 44 (0) 1793 867003.
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