Postdoctoral researchers (M/F) in physical oceanography : Eddy rich earth system models

2 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

CNRS

Department

Laboratoire d’océanographie physique et spatiale

Research Field

Environmental science
Environmental science » Earth science
Environmental science » Global change

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

France

Application Deadline

22 Mar 2024 – 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Offer Starting Date

2 May 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

HE

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Two positions are offered as part of the EERIE (Eddy rich Earth System Models) project. This European project aims to understand and simulate the role of ocean eddies in the present and future climate. Four coupled ocean-ice-atmosphere models are developed in the project (United Kingdom, Germany and Spain) with a fine grid in the ocean (4 to 10km). At the Laboratory of Physical and Space Oceanography (LOPS), the two postdoctoral fellows will use the numerical simulations to understand and quantify the role of eddies in processes that are key for future climate projections. This involves, on the one hand, the evolution of oceanic stratification and the thermal and haline content, and on the other hand, to understand and quantify the role of oceanic eddies in the internal variability of the climate on interannual to decadal time scales, and thus better quantify the uncertainties for decadal prediction and climate projections. The initial duration of the contracts is 18 months, with possible extensions.

The researchers will have access to simulations through the computing centers in the United Kingdom and Germany (jasmin and dkrz) and use standard analysis tools (EsmValTool, python notebooks) as well as new tools developed within the framework of EERIE. The first postdoctoral fellow will study the dynamics of surface layers (ocean mixed layer and stratification) in the coupled ocean-atmosphere system in the presence of mesoscale ocean turbulence. The challenge is to understand how this turbulence contributes to heat and salt budgets, and to heat storage in the ocean in future climate scenarios. Special attention will be paid to extreme events (rapid destratification/stratification, deep convection, etc.). The second post-doctoral fellow will study the interactions between mesoscale turbulence and variability at the scale of ocean basins, as well as the impact of this turbulence on interannual climate predictability. Variance budgets will be used to quantify these interactions and their role in internal climate variability. A particular attention will be given to the role of mesoscale turbulence on the slow dynamics of ocean surface layer. key for the climate dynamics.

The selected researchers will join the “Ocean and Climate” team at LOPS in Brest (www.umr-lops.fr ). LOPS is a joint laboratory between CNRS, Ifremer, the University of Brest and the Institute of Research for Development. The Ocean and Climate team is leader in high resolution modelling as well as international ocean observation programs. The postdoctoral position is offered in the context of the European project EERIE (www.eerie-project.eu ). Within this project, the post-doctoral researchers This project will provide a stimulating international environment and opportunities for short stays at the partner laboratories.

Requirements

Research Field

Environmental science

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Environmental science

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Environmental science

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

FRENCH

Level

Basic

Research Field

Environmental science

Years of Research Experience

1 – 4

Research Field

Environmental science » Earth science

Years of Research Experience

1 – 4

Research Field

Environmental science » Global change

Years of Research Experience

1 – 4

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

The candidate will hold a PhD in physical oceanography, climate sciences, or atmospheric dynamics, good knowledge of air-sea fluxes and ocean mesoscale eddies, and experience with analyzing large datasets from observations and/or numerical models. Programming skills and fluency with analysis software such as python or equivalent are required. The international collaboration context requires excellent written and spoken English, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Additional comments

https://eerie-project.eu/
CDD start date is between May 1 and December 1, 2024

Website for additional job details

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR6523-BENSOY-003/Default.aspx

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

2

Company/Institute

Laboratoire d’océanographie physique et spatiale

Country

France

City

PLOUZANE

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Candidat/Offre/UMR6523-BENSOY-003/Candidater.aspx

Contact

City

PLOUZANE

STATUS: EXPIRED