Postdoctoral Researcher (CRISP)

The Department of Meteorology in the University of Reading is a thriving community of over 200 academics and research scientists and is a world leader in weather and climate research. We are seeking to recruit a curious, enthusiastic, and critical thinking researcher to perform an assimilation run with the global ocean sea ice model NEMO-SI3 and the Parallel Data Assimilation Framework (PDAF) to create a physically constrained sea ice reanalysis. This work will be carried out under the NERC project CRISP (Constraining Reanalysis of sea Ice by correcting Seasonal feedbacks in the Polar regions) with co-operation with UCL London and international project partners.

In this project, you will

• Elaborate model shortcomings and potential data issues by analysing the differences between model and data with respect to the sea ice volume budget.
• Improve the following physical processes in SI3 specifically selected to address the outlined shortcoming regarding winter growth and summer melt processes in a climate model:
  • grease ice formation
  • sea ice ridging scheme
  • snow processes
  • floe size distribution
  • melt water drainage.
• Produce a sea ice reanalysis using an advanced model setup and advanced sea ice thickness data, leading to recommendations on how to setup the sea ice component in future climate simulations.
• Report on progress and results of the research through appropriate methods, including papers for submission to scientific journals, presentation of results at conferences, workshops etc.
• Maintain awareness of current progress in relevant research areas to ensure that the research remains at the cutting edge.
• Liaise with collaborators from other parts of the project on a regular basis, including travel to visit project partners as required.

You will already have:

• A PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant area of physical environmental science
• Skills in either numerical modelling of physical systems or in data assimilation
• Ability to interpret model simulations using understanding of the physical systems and observations, and analyse implications
• Working knowledge of, and mathematical representation of, heat, mass, and momentum transfer
• A publication and presentation record appropriate to career stage
• Personal skills to work both independently and as part of a team

Closing date: 31/3/2025

Interviews will be held: 28/4/2025

Contact details for the advert:

Contact Name: David Schroeder
Contact Job Title: Senior Sea Ice Model Development Scientist
Contact Email address: d.schroeder@reading.ac.uk

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We are also a Disability Confident Level 1 employer. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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