We are currently looking for a Sea-ice Physicist to join our Climate Processes team. In this role, you will be working with data from Ice Mass Balance (IMB) buoys to better understand the processes that influence sea ice mass balance. To be successful in this role, you must have knowledge of sea ice physics and knowledge in interpretation of observational sea ice measurements. You must have excellent numerical ability to analyse time-series data as well as good programming skills. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential to communicate efficiently and effectively within teams and scientific communities.
Purpose
To better understand the processes that influence sea ice mass balance. This will be achieved through the interpretation of data from deployed sea ice mass balance systems. This includes the refinement of algorithms to identify air, snow, ice and water interfaces, as well as a strong understanding of sea ice thermodynamics (both observations and modelling).
Quafilication
PhD in Geophysics, Mathematics or Physics
Duties
Working with data from Ice Mass Balance (IMB) buoys to:
- Produce algorithms to accurately identify air, snow, ice, and water interfaces from IMB data.
- Develop numerical simulations to quantify the oceanic and atmospheric heat flux to the snow and sea ice throughout an annual cycle.
- Produce scientific papers based on the results from the IMBs
- Collaborate with other international groups within the ICE-ARC programme to better understand Arctic sea ice loss.
Additionally:
- Support the ICE-ARC Project Office and represent ICE-ARC and BAS at meetings and workshops.
- Providing leadership in research activities and proactively develop the sea ice physics team within BAS through networking and developing funding opportunities
- Coordinate instrument development by managing engineering group (AME) and external suppliers.
- Organise the collection and interpretation of complementary data sets such as oceanographic, atmospheric and/or remotely sensed data
On-line application forms and further information are available on our website at www.bas.ac.uk/jobs
These are also available from the Human Resources Section, British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET. Tel: (01223) 221508.
Please quote reference: BAS 101/16
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 11th September 2016
Interviews are scheduled to be held on w/c 26th September 2016
We welcome applications from all sections of the community. People from ethnic minorities are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome.
