Research Associate in Marine Ecosystem Modelling

Starting salary from £31,236 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £37,694 per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate to join the School of Environmental Sciences to support research on global marine ecosystem modelling and its links to the ocean carbon cycle.

As a Research Associate, you will contribute to the development and evaluation of the PlankTOM global ocean ecosystem model, helping to improve understanding of how marine ecosystem processes, including viral interactions, influence biodiversity, productivity, and carbon export under climate change. You will assist in running and analysing model simulations, compiling and managing observational datasets, and producing figures to help interpret and validate results.

You will have a graduate-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline such as marine science, environmental science, ecology, computational biology, or oceanography. You will have experience with data analysis (e.g. using Python or R), strong organisational skills, and the ability to handle and interpret large datasets. You should be confident working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary and international team, with experience in computer modelling or environmental data analysis considered an advantage.

This full-time post is available from 19 January 2026 on a fixed term basis for up to 12 months. 
 
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

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: 24 November 2025

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