[Jpjobs] Research post in Oceanography, British Antarctic Survey and Schlumberger Cambridge Research

[Janet Fields]

Dear Colleagues

I would be very grateful if you could advertise this position locally, and bring it to the attention 
of anyone suitable you know who might be interested (details below). Apologies for any cross-postings.

Many thanks indeed, and best wishes

Mike Meredith

*Post-doctoral researcher, joint between Schlumberger Cambridge Research and British Antarctic 
Survey. 2-year fixed term.*

*Ocean Currents at the Submesoscale: Estimation From Seismic Streamer Dynamics and Integration with 
Oceanographic Models.*

The Seismic Data Acquisition and Processing group at Schlumberger Cambridge Research together with 
the Polar Oceans programme at the British Antarctic Survey are inviting applications for a 2 year 
post-doctoral research position involved in developing methods for ocean current estimation. 
Schlumberger's seismic survey vessels tow several kilometres of streamers behind them and they have 
developed inverse mathematical model methods to invert the dynamic streamer measurements (such as 
tension, shape, and lateral steering forces) for local ocean current estimates at scales of tens of 
metres to a few kilometres. The work will involve reviewing and developing this theory, improving 
the existing code and testing it on modelled and real data. The resulting current models will be 
useful for improving streamer position accuracy and position prediction as well as improving 
numerous vessel operating efficiencies. The current information will also be integrated with 
independent ancillary oceanographic data from shipboard and satellite sources to investigate 
submesoscale processes in the ocean and their parameterisation in climate models.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in mathematics, 
fluid dynamics or physics, and preferably a knowledge of geophysical methods. Considerable numerical 
mathematical and programming skills are required as well as handling large volumes of real data.

Duration: 2 year fixed term appointment

Salary: Salary will be in the range of £26,180 to £29,410 per annum. We offer a generous benefits 
package including a defined salary pension scheme, free car parking, flexible working hours and 30 
days annual leave.

Further details and application forms:

http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/employment/vacancies/job.php?JobID=624

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 1st May 2011 Interviews are scheduled to be held 
w/c 23rd May 2011


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