We are made up of a dynamic and vibrant community focused on solving challenging long-term marine science problems, underpinning international and UK public policy, business and societal outcomes.
The ocean has the potential to provide the solutions to so many of the social, economic and environmental challenges we face worldwide. To truly harness the value of the ocean, we put ocean research, science and discovery at the heart of our culture.
Join us in shaping the future of oceanographic research and contribute your unique perspective to our organization.
About the role
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic marine geoscientist with experience in acquisition, analysis and integration of scientific datasets in relation to offshore geohazards research. You will contribute to several exciting multidisciplinary and international projects investigating marine geohazards that include submarine landslides, turbidity currents, tsunamis, and volcanoes and associated hazards (including pyroclastic density currents and lahars).
You will contribute to world-class research, supporting the delivery of active funded projects that span: i) land-ocean characterization of lahars in the Caribbean; ii) volcanic hazards in the Aegean Sea; iii) multi-hazards across the South Pacific that affect small island developing states; iv) novel source to sink direct monitoring of turbidity currents in the NE Atlantic; and v) earthquake-triggered submarine landslides and tsunami in the Kingdom of Tonga.
The successful applicant will join the thriving Marine Geoscience research group at the NOC, whose expertise includes volcanology, seismology, rock physics, geochemistry and sedimentology, and will have access to world-class research facilities. This role will involve collaboration with groups across the NOC, which encompass a wide range of ocean science, technology and engineering.
The post-holder will have the support to continue to develop their skills and career, to grow their research portfolio in the area of marine geohazards, and to develop collaborations nationally and internationally. They will have the opportunity to engage with ongoing research programs at NOC as well as having the time to develop their own projects, research direction and science leadership skills.
The role will require overseas travel including attendance at workshops and conferences, onshore fieldwork, and participation in seagoing expeditions on British and other research vessels.
About you
We are looking for a candidate that brings research experience in analysis and interpretation of some or all of the following: i) seafloor mapping; ii) sediment coring; iii) hydrodynamic monitoring (e.g. Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler); iv) satellite and remote sensing; and v) socioeconomic impacts of natural hazards.
Applicants should have (or be in the process of completing) a Ph.D. in geology or a geoscience/Earth science related subject.
Location
This position will be based in Southampton. The centre is well connected by public transport and has ample cycle parking in addition to free onsite car-parking with over 40 EV charging points.
We can support visa applications where required. We may be able to offer financial support for applicants who will need to relocate for this position.
Application deadline: July 4, 2025
Salary range: £42,062 – £46 ,141
