Researcher in modelling fjord sediment dynamics

We have an iC3 job vacancy located at the Norwegian Polar Institute in Tromsø, Norway. Great science, friendly team. Open to all nationalities.

Research focus

As a researcher you will work with an existing coupled physical and biogeochemical fjord model to study how sediment loads from glacier discharges affect fjord physics and biogeochemistry. The focus will be on the effects of sediments on water turbidity, thermodynamics and primary production, and on the benthic pelagic coupling through sediments deposition/resuspension and biogeochemical interactions. You will specifically:

• implement sediment deposition and resuspension in the model
• couple existing sediment biogeochemistry sub-models with the ocean model
• contribute to improved parameterizations of sediment biogeochemical processes
• carry out model testing and evaluation against observations
• write, present and publish peer-reviewed scientific articles 

Qualifications

You must hold a completed PhD in Geology, Geophysics, Physical Oceanography or Marine Biology/Ecology/Biogeochemistry. It is not necessary to have experience with biogeochemistry beforehand, but an interest in biogeochemical cycles is expected. However, it is important to have experience with marine sediments and modelling. 

A Norwegian doctoral degree or equivalent doctoral degree from a foreign university is required. You are welcome to apply if you have not completed your doctoral dissertation yet, but you must then provide documentation that your dissertation has been submitted for evaluation before the application deadline for the position. An approved public defence of your doctoral thesis is a prerequisite for employment.

In addition to your PhD, it is an advantage if you have: 

• experience with ocean numerical model systems, such as the Regional Ocean Modelling System (ROMS)
• experience with modelling of marine sediments
• programming skills in FORTRAN, MATLAB and/or Python
• experience with super-computers and with the Linux environment

Note: All applications have to be submitted through Jobbnorge:

https://www.jobbnorge.no/ledige-stillinger/stilling/280607/postdoktor-i-modellering-av-fjordsedimentdynamikk