Overview
Northumbria University in Newcastle invites applications for a Research Fellow position in ice‑ocean interactions in Antarctica. The role starts in early 2026 and is fully funded for 2.5 years (30 months). It is embedded into the "Ice Sheet Model Intercomparison Project for CMIP7 (ISMIP7)" initiative, which aims to provide sea‑level projections from ice sheets to the next IPCC report. The position is funded by the Heising‑Simons Foundation, which supports ISMIP7 Core Activities.
Responsibilities
* Conduct research in the field of climate change, focusing on the future ocean‑driven melting of the Antarctic ice sheet.
* Support the research activities of the Antarctic ice‑ocean focus group of ISMIP7 and develop protocols to provide boundary conditions for ice‑sheet modelers.
* Lead and summarise the Melt Parameterisation Model Intercomparison Project (MeltMIP), testing the influence of melt parameterisation choices and parameter values on projections through idealised experiments.
* Collaborate with the focus group co‑led by Ronja Reese (PI at Northumbria) and Nicolas Jourdain (Université Grenoble Alpes, France) and participate in monthly focus‑group meetings.
* Develop and present research findings to the wider ISMIP7 project and related Northumbria research groups.
* Encourage and undertake independent research projects across a broad range of topics aligned with your specialty and interests.
Qualifications
* PhD in a relevant discipline (Climate Physics, Physical Geography, Physical Oceanography, Glaciology or similar).
* Demonstrable specialist expert knowledge in ice‑ocean interactions in Antarctica, numerical modelling of ice sheets or polar oceans, sub‑shelf melt parameterisations and/or analysis of large datasets.
* Experience in physical and computational oceanography, numerical glaciology, mathematics, physics or related disciplines.
Location & Working Arrangements
Based in Newcastle upon Tyne and London, this on‑campus role offers flexible hours and location arrangements where the role allows. The University has implemented a range of flexible working arrangements and is happy to explore candidate requirements as part of the recruitment process.
Terms of Employment
The post will commence in the beginning of 2026, with 1st January as the target start date (flexibility is possible to support a diverse and inclusive research environment).
Benefits
* Competitive salary and pension scheme.
* Flexible working with generous holiday entitlement.
* Supportive research environment at a university ranked in the top 25 in the UK for research power.
Apply
Applicants should submit a detailed CV, a statement of research experience and future aims, and evidence of relevant expertise. The University is committed to diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of the employment process.
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