Postdoctoral Reseacher in Oceanography
University of Gothenburg
Post doc in Oceanography:
Physics-climate processes in the oceans is one of the primary sources of uncertainty in global climate understanding and its future prediction. These uncertainties are particularly prevalent in the subtropical gateways that link the global overturning circulation. One such region is the Cape Basin and Agulhas Current System, where the current scarcity of observations that encompass the above processes, and the uncertainty of the correct scales to measure them means we know remarkably little about the interaction of the processes occurring between the millimeter to 100s of kilometer scale and their links to the larger climate system and its change.
We seek a Post Doctor in Physical Oceanography to address knowledge gaps related to fine-scale ocean features/variability as a means to understand vertical mixing and ventilation pathways and water mass transformation in the upper ocean of the eddy rich ocean south of Africa. These processes may also be related to heat and carbon fluxes across the air-sea interface, and beyond the base of the mixed layer. The Post Doc will use a combination of existing field data (primarily from autonomous platforms), new observations, to be collected during upcoming expeditions, and existing and new model simulations. Auxiliary reanalysis data and satellite-based products, including recently attained SWOT satellite data, are available to be used.
The candidate will contribute primarily to two projects: the ERC Synergy project ‘WHIRLS’ (The impact of ocean fine scale whirls on climate and ecosystems) and the NSF project ‘QUICCHE’ (QUantifying Interocean fluxes in the Cape Cauldron Hotspot of Eddy kinetic energy). These projects have a focus area spanning the Agulhas Current System and Cape Basin south of Africa.
The Post Doc will assist in the preparation of observational strategies for field work commencing in 2025. This includes the use of high-resolution model output to prepare field work strategies. There is the opportunity to participate in the kickoff meeting of the ERC WHIRLS project in early June, helping to design and plan field experiments, participate on research voyages and field experiment execution. There will also be an expectation to learn how ocean autonomous platforms function and are piloted (e.g., Seaglider, Sailbuoy, and Wave Glider).
Candidates that have experience in bio-physical interactions or biogeochmical processes in oceanography are also encouraged to apply.
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If you have any questions about the position, please contact Prof Sebastiaan Swart, sebastiaan.swart@marine.gu.se