Research Fellow in Ocean Biogeochemistry

We are looking to recruit a highly skilled individual to undertake a programme of research within a NERC funded project investigating the biogeochemistry of the Southern Ocean. The recruited Post-Doctoral Research Fellow will work on the influence of iron and other environmental conditions on phytoplankton community composition and elemental stoichiometry as a key component of the wider project ‘Carbon Uptake and Seasonal Traits of Antarctic Remineralisation' (CUSTARD: https://roses.ac.uk/custard/), which itself forms part of the broader NERC RoSES programme (https://roses.ac.uk/).

Biogeochemical processes within the Southern Ocean form a key component of the global carbon cycle. However significant uncertainties remain concerning the controls on phytoplankton growth and consequent elemental cycling which form a major component of this system. Within this context, CUSTARD aims to collect, analyse and interpret new data within an important and highly under-sampled region.

You will have a PhD* or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in some field relating to biological and/or biogeochemical oceanography. You would be expected to participate in the project's dedicated research cruise to the Pacific sector of the sub-Antarctic Southern Ocean in late 2019, subsequently leading analysis and dissemination of key aspects of this research. Knowledge or experience in at sea experimental work, trace metal clean sampling, phytoplankton photosynthetic physiology and/or at sea primary production measurements would be advantageous.

You will work at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton in Ocean and Earth Sciences and join an active group studying the role of phytoplankton in the global oceans and links to the cycles of carbon and nutrients in the Earth system.

This post is available until the 30/04/2021 from April 2019.

*Applications will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon completion of PhD.  Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

For additional information or informal enquiries before submitting your application, contact Professor Mark Moore, cmm297@noc.soton.ac.uk

Application Procedure: 

You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Sam Stubbs (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0)23 8059 4046. Please quote reference 1090018HN on all correspondence.

Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.