Lectureship Job in Physical Oceanography

University of Southampton
Southampton, United Kingdom

Location: National Oceanography Centre
Salary: £34,745 to £44,016
Full Time Fixed Term
Closing Date: Monday 17 October 2011
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 048011HN

We invite applications for a Lectureship in Physical Oceanography at the University of Southampton (UoS) based within the Academic Unit of Ocean and Earth Science. The School is located in a purpose-built waterfront campus with docking facilities at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton(NOCS). NOCS is a joint Centre between the UoS and NERC, and is one of the world’s leading institutions devoted to research, teaching, and technology development in ocean and earth science. The Academic Unit of Ocean and Earth Science offers research-led undergraduate and postgraduate training across the full range of marine and earth sciences.

We welcome applications from individuals with expertise in all areas of physical oceanography. Successful applicants will have a strong research record and be able to collaborate with the group of physical oceanographers at NOCS. The Centre enjoys a rich heritage in physical oceanography, bringing together around 60-70 staff and research students. Ongoing research encompasses major projects to study the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, from the Southern Ocean to the Arctic; ground-breaking experiments to investigate mixing processes in the Southern Ocean; and pioneering model studies of ocean dynamics and the ocean’s role in the Earth system. These activities help to underpin a strong portfolio of research-led education, to which applicants will be expected to contribute.

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