Pdra Earth System Modeller - Cambridge, United Kingdom - British Antarctic Survey

British Antarctic Survey

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Contract Type
Full Time

Duration
Fixed Term Appointment - 30 Months

Salary
£39,375 to £43,313 per annum

Benefits
We offer
generous benefits

Team
Ice Dynamics and Palaeclimate

Location
BAS Cambridge

Closing Date
Sunday, May 5, 2024

Job Profile
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Description

British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for a PDRA in Earth System Modeller to join our Ice Dynamics and Paleoclimate team.

BAS delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions. We employ experts from many different professions to carry out our Science as well as keep the lights on, feed the research and support teams and keep everyone safe

Working at BAS is rewarding.

Our skilled science, operational and support staff based in Cambridge, Antarctica and the Arctic, work together to deliver research that uses the Polar Regions to advance our understanding of Earth as a sustainable planet.

Through our extensive logistic capability and know how BAS facilitates access for the British and international science community to the UK polar research operation.

Numerous national and international collaborations, combined with an excellent infrastructure help sustain a world leading position for the UK in Antarctic affairs.

British Antarctic Survey is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), which is part of UK

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for the following benefits:

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 privilege days
Excellent civil service pension (with 26% or more employer contribution, depending on your band)
24 hours/365 days access to employee assistance programme (EAP including support with physical, mental, social, health and financial issues)
Flexible and family friendly working opportunities
Cycle to work scheme
Access to discounted shopping on a range of retail, leisure and lifestyle categories and much more.

Within the role, there will be an opportunity to develop specific skills in earth system modelling and ice core data interpretation, along with many broader career develop opportunities such as grant writing, public engagement and networking.

You'll be joining a world-leading interdisciplinary research organisation, that is committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support, you need to thrive at BAS.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Install and test an earth system model of intermediate complexity on the BAS HPC
Perform ensemble experiments of orbitalscale variability using a simple, efficient earth system model (i.e. with an energy balance atmospheric) and focus on the last glacial cycle. Within this large ensemble perform a smaller subset of "snapshot" experiments using a dynamic atmosphere
Analyse the ensemble by comparing to ice core data of atmospheric CO2 and its isotopes

For the role of PDRA Earth System Modeller we are looking for somebody who:

PhD in Earth Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related Natural Science field
Experience working with paleoclimate datasets and running climate/carbon cycle models
Experience working independently on a research project
Comfortable with math, physics and chemistry that are relevant to Earth System Modelling

What experiences can we offer you?

At BAS we believe everyone plays a vital role, is unique and valued, therefore, we embrace diversity as well as equality of opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming working environment where everyone's unique perspectives are valued.

Different perspectives and collaborative working help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high performing team which makes positive changes in the business.

That's the power of every individual. Our cultural values are built on mutual respect, inclusion, commitment and excellence.

If you are looking for an opportunity to work with world class and amazing people in one of the most unique places in the world, then British Antarctic Survey could be for you.