Senior Research Associate in Shelf Sea Oceanography

Salary on appointment will be £37,099 per annum, with an annual increment up to £44,263 per annum. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior researcher in shelf sea oceanography to join the Centre for Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences in the School of Environmental Sciences in order to undertake research into physical and biogeochemical processes around offshore wind turbines. Dr Hall’s research (https://research-portal.uea.ac.uk/en/persons/rob-hall) is on ocean dynamics in regions of complex topography using both autonomous vehicles and conventional at-sea observations.

The post is linked to the research project eSWEETS3 (Enabling sustainable wind energy expansion in seasonally stratified seas), which will investigate the possibility of enhanced thermocline mixing caused by tidal currents flowing past floating offshore wind turbines, and the effects that the mixing has on biogeochemistry. The post will involve a 6-month autonomous ocean glider campaign and a major research cruise (3 weeks in summer 2025). You will be responsible for processing, calibrating and quality control of physical and biogeochemical ocean glider data (Slocum and Seagliders), then lodging the data with the British Oceanographic Data Centre. Following the glider campaign and cruise, you will analyse and interpret the glider data and take the lead on writing publications. The project is in collaboration with leading marine scientists at multiple UK institutions and offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your career.

You should hold (or have submitted before commencing in role) a PhD in physical or biogeochemical oceanography or have equivalent independent research experience and have led publications in respected international scientific journals. You should be able to able to demonstrate research experience relevant to the project, have excellent communication skills, and have presented results at scientific conferences.

This full-time post is available from 6 January 2025 on a fixed term basis for 22 months. 

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 25 October 2024

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