Research Associate in Ocean Tracers
Job Description
Faculty / Department
Faculty of Natural Sciences
Salary
£48,056 – £56,345 per annum
Location / Campus
South Kensington Campus – On site only
Contract Type / Work Pattern
Full time – Fixed term
Closing date
21-Oct-2024
About the role
We are looking for a Research Associate in Ocean Tracers to work with Prof Heather Graven and an international team to study how the ocean is warming, absorbing carbon, losing oxygen and becoming more acidic as a result of climate change. The role would be for 2 years and up to 4 years.
What you would be doing
You will be synthesizing and evaluating ocean tracer data and assimilating these data into new ocean biogeochemical models. You will be working as part of a large international team funded by Schmidt Sciences to use data assimilation, machine learning, high resolution modelling and a wide range of data to achieve an unprecedented level of understanding of marine physical and biogeochemical processes.
What we are looking for
PhD in Earth Sciences, Physics, Maths or a closely related discipline, or equivalent experience
Experience with research, computing and data analysis
Preferably, experience and knowledge on marine biogeochemistry
What we can offer you
Role in an international team spanning the UK, US, Belgium, Germany and South Africa
Travel support for conferences and secondments
Teaching opportunities in the Physics Department at Imperial
The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity
Grow your career: Gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression
Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
Further information
Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant.
If you require any further details on the role please contact: Heather Graven – [email protected].
Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.
If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don’t hesitate to email us at [email protected]. We’re here to help.
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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.
We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don’t hesitate to email us at [email protected]. We’re here to help.
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