The successful applicant will work as part of an international team examining the role of a breadth of ocean turbulence phenomena in controlling Antarctic sea ice extent, and the ways in which sea ice processes shape ocean stratification and circulation. The team includes an active sea-going oceanographic group, experts in remote sensing, numerical sea ice-ocean modellers and climate dynamicists, and is strongly motivated by the ongoing rapid changes in the Antarctic sea ice cap and in the sea ice-influenced Southern Hemisphere oceans. The NOCS team will work closely with scientists at project partner institutions in the UK (e.g., British Antarctic Survey) and internationally (e.g., Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Alfred Wegener Institute, Korea Polar Research Institute).
Key accountabilities and indicative time allocation:
Research Contribution (90%):
- Develop and progress a personal programme of research and/or contribute as part of a team to a wider programme of research.
- Develop rigorous and original research contributions that lead to the discovery of new knowledge, insight and/or understanding.
- Regularly produce and/or contribute to research outputs, establishing visibility and credibility among subject-relevant research communities, within and beyond the University.
- Contribute to income proposals.
- Collaborate and network productively with colleagues in own and other departments, disciplines and/or organisations. Engage with a range of public groups, partners or organisations, as appropriate.
- Develop knowledge and understanding of research methodologies (e.g., testing, analysis, interpretation, critical evaluation); select and apply these effectively.
- Contribute to the effective co-creation, sharing of and engagement with research and research findings by a range of audiences (e.g., academic peers, practitioners, policymakers, publics), using a range of methods (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, conferences, public engagement, outreach, media releases).
- Ensure that research outputs are findable, accessible, interoperable and reproducible (FAIR) and, wherever possible, open access.
- Take opportunities to ensure research activities benefit educational practice.
- Contribute to the supervision of postgraduate students and/or research assistants.
5%:
- To allocate 10 days a year (pro rata if part-time) to undertake training and continuing professional development (CPD), develop research identity and leadership skills in line with the Researcher Development Concordat.
5%
- Any other duties as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post holder.
Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent in physical oceanography (or a related field) with experience in the interpretation of oceanographic observations. A good knowledge of ocean dynamics would be beneficial. Strong quantitative and communication skills, and the ability to conduct innovative research leading to high-impact publications in international refereed journals are essential. The post is initially for 2 years, with the possibility of a 1-year extension.
Salary range: £36,636 to £44,746 Per annum
Application deadline: May 21, 2026
