Dear All,

Apologies for any duplicate postings, but we are trying to advertise
widely.  Please distribute to any potentially interested individuals or
groups.

Cheers,
Mark

Post Doctoral Research Assistant in Earth Sciences

Marine Physics and Ocean Climate, National Oceanography Centre, Liverpool

The National Oceanography Centre, part of the Natural Environment Research
Council, is a national research organisation, delivering integrated marine
science and technology from the coast to the deep ocean and is one of the top
five institutions of its kind in the world.

With sites in Liverpool and Southampton, it is the UK's leading centre for sea
level science, coastal and deep ocean research and technology development.
Working closely with its partners and associates it provides capability to
meet the needs across the UK marine science community.

We invite applications for a researcher in Earth Sciences to work on a
NERC-funded consortium 'Using Inter-Glacials to Assess Future Sea-Level
Scenarios (iGlass)', consisting of seven institutes, three non-academic
partners and four overseas academic partners and advisors. The consortium will
study the response of ice volume/sea level to different climate states during
the last five inter-glacials, which include periods with significantly higher
sea level than the present.

As a researcher in the iGlass consortium, you will combine observations of
past sea levels and estimates of ice sheet variations with solid earth
modelling to develop an integrated understanding of the total sea-level change
during these periods and the relative contributions from the Greenland and
(West) Antarctic ice sheets.

You should possess a PhD or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline and
be an experienced researcher with strong programming and statistical skills.
You should have the ability to analyse large data sets, have well-developed
self- and time-management skills and be able to communicate clearly, both
orally and in writing. You will work within the Marine Physics and Ocean
Climate group at NOC-Liverpool under the guidance of Dr Mark Tamisiea and Dr
Svetlana Jevrejeva, and will interact with Dr Glenn Milne (University of
Ottawa) and other members of the iGlass consortium.

The post is a 28-month, fixed–term position and is available from 19 November
2012.  The salary will be in the range of £26,180 to £29,410 per annum.

General enquiries only (DO NOT send CVs or application materials) should be
directed to Dr. Mark Tamisiea ([log in to unmask]). Please include a CV in the
online application and send Dr. Tamisiea a short message after applying
online.

NERC provide benefits that include a RCUK pension scheme and generous leave
scheme offering up to 30 days leave and a further 10.5 Public/privilege days.
Opportunities for further training and development are supported.

Further information on the application process, including a job specification,
is on the Research Council's Shared Service Centre recruitment site
http://topcareer.jobs/. Please quote reference number IRC67454 on all
correspondence.  Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an
alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are
unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 00 44 (0) 1793 
867003.

The closing date for completed applications is 19 October 2012. Please quote
reference number IRC67454 on all correspondence.

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Mark Tamisiea 
National Oceanography Centre           phone: +44 (0)151 795 4821
Joseph Proudman Building               fax: +44 (0)151 795 4801 
6 Brownlow Street                      email: [log in to unmask] 
Liverpool L3 5DA, U.K.