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9th August 2005, 02:42 AM
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Physical Oceanographer - Global Coastal-Ocean Modelling
Open-ended appointment, Band 6
Continental shelf seas lying between the land and the deep ocean are typically less than 500 m deep and regions of high biological growth; although they occupy only 7% of the area of the world's oceans they account for about a quarter of the total growth of phytoplankton. This means that they have the potential to make a large contribution to the oceans ability to absorb, transport and store atmospheric carbon. However, shelf seas are generally missing from global climate simulations, despite being a critical part of the Earth System. The Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory is initiating a new area of work to address this.
We are seeking to recruit a coastal-ocean modeller to work on developing the POLCOMS shelf sea model to become part of a global earth systems model. The successful candidate will work on a NERC E-science funded project in collaboration with key research institutions around the UK developing a global coastal-ocean modelling system that can be coupled to a global ocean circulation model. This work focuses on the role of shelf seas in the global carbon cycle but many other applications are envisaged. The project is in support of the NERC QUEST directed programme and you will be expected to engage strongly with that community.
The successful candidate will be highly numerate, have a PhD or an equivalent research record, and have experience in oceanographic or other environmental modelling. You will have a first degree in physical sciences, mathematics or oceanography and have a demonstrated ability to programme in FORTRAN. Experience with high performance computing (large scale parallel computing) is desirable.
POL is a Natural Environment Research Council laboratory, and has a strong international reputation for shelf sea modelling. It is situated in newly-built premises in Liverpool, adjacent to the Department of Ocean and Earth Sciences of the University of Liverpool .
Starting salary at Band 6 is £21,140 (pay award pending) rising to £26,100.00 after 3 years. Benefits include a contributory final salary pension scheme. Annual leave entitlement starts at 25 days paid holiday per year, plus 10.5 public/privilege holidays and a flexi time system. As an Investor in People, we can assure you of the opportunity for further training and development.
Please contact Mrs Linda Parry, Personnel Department, Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory, Joseph Proudman Building, 6 Brownlow Street, Liverpool, L3 5DA, UK, telephone number 0151 795 4836 or 795 4841 or e-mail personnel@pol.ac.uk for an application form. For further information about the post contact Dr. Jason Holt on 0151 795 4853
Closing date for return of application forms is 5th September 2005.
Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory (POL) is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council, has an equal opportunities policy and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. People with disabilities and those from ethnic minorities are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome
Physical Oceanographer - Global Coastal-Ocean Modelling
Open-ended appointment, Band 6
Continental shelf seas lying between the land and the deep ocean are typically less than 500 m deep and regions of high biological growth; although they occupy only 7% of the area of the world's oceans they account for about a quarter of the total growth of phytoplankton. This means that they have the potential to make a large contribution to the oceans ability to absorb, transport and store atmospheric carbon. However, shelf seas are generally missing from global climate simulations, despite being a critical part of the Earth System. The Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory is initiating a new area of work to address this.
We are seeking to recruit a coastal-ocean modeller to work on developing the POLCOMS shelf sea model to become part of a global earth systems model. The successful candidate will work on a NERC E-science funded project in collaboration with key research institutions around the UK developing a global coastal-ocean modelling system that can be coupled to a global ocean circulation model. This work focuses on the role of shelf seas in the global carbon cycle but many other applications are envisaged. The project is in support of the NERC QUEST directed programme and you will be expected to engage strongly with that community.
The successful candidate will be highly numerate, have a PhD or an equivalent research record, and have experience in oceanographic or other environmental modelling. You will have a first degree in physical sciences, mathematics or oceanography and have a demonstrated ability to programme in FORTRAN. Experience with high performance computing (large scale parallel computing) is desirable.
POL is a Natural Environment Research Council laboratory, and has a strong international reputation for shelf sea modelling. It is situated in newly-built premises in Liverpool, adjacent to the Department of Ocean and Earth Sciences of the University of Liverpool .
Starting salary at Band 6 is £21,140 (pay award pending) rising to £26,100.00 after 3 years. Benefits include a contributory final salary pension scheme. Annual leave entitlement starts at 25 days paid holiday per year, plus 10.5 public/privilege holidays and a flexi time system. As an Investor in People, we can assure you of the opportunity for further training and development.
Please contact Mrs Linda Parry, Personnel Department, Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory, Joseph Proudman Building, 6 Brownlow Street, Liverpool, L3 5DA, UK, telephone number 0151 795 4836 or 795 4841 or e-mail personnel@pol.ac.uk for an application form. For further information about the post contact Dr. Jason Holt on 0151 795 4853
Closing date for return of application forms is 5th September 2005.
Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory (POL) is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council, has an equal opportunities policy and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. People with disabilities and those from ethnic minorities are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome