An exciting opportunity exists for a Research Assistant/Research Associate at the University of Cambridge to study new strategies for ocean carbon drawdown. The successful applicant will join the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics and the Centre for Climate Repair in Cambridge under the primary supervision of Dr John Taylor from 1 January 2022 or by negotiation (see https://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/user/jrt51/ and https://www.climaterepair.eng.cam.ac.uk for more information).

The successful applicant will develop a numerical model for the coupled interactions between ocean physics, biogeochemistry, and kelp (macroalgae). The overall aim of the project is to quantify the potential for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and sequestration through ocean reforestation and to identify potential impacts on biogeochemical cycles and natural primary production and carbon export.

The successful candidate will work closely with Dr Taylor and other members of the project team to accomplish these goals. Experience with physical and/or biogeochemical ocean modelling is desirable. The successful applicant will be expected to plan and manage their own research and administration, with guidance if required. They must be able to communicate material of a technical nature and be able to build internal and external contacts. The post holder may also be asked to assist in the supervision of student projects, the development of student research skills, provide instruction or plan/deliver seminars relating to the research area.

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting LE28189@maths.cam.ac.uk.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit :
https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/31450.

Please indicate the contact details of two academic referees on the online application form and upload a full curriculum vitae, a list of publications and a description of your recent research (not to exceed two pages). Please ensure that at least one of your referees is contactable at any time during the selection process, and is made aware that they will be contacted by the Mathematics HR Office Administrator to request that they upload a reference for you to our Web Recruitment System; and please encourage them to do so promptly.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 24 months in the first instance.

Closing date: 5 November 2021

Please quote reference LE28189 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our Department.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.