[IGSMAIL-5402]: Research position in geodetic geophysics at the Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory, Liverpool, UK

[Simon Williams]

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IGS Electronic Mail      01 Sep 06:55:41 PDT 2006      Message Number 5402
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Author: Simon Williams

PROUDMAN OCEANOGRAPHIC LABORATORY

SEA LEVEL PROGRAMME

RESEARCH POST IN GEODETIC GEOPHYSICS

The Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory is a Natural Environment Research 
Council Laboratory, and has a strong international reputation for sea-level 
science, shelf sea dynamics and modelling.  It is situated in newly-built 
premises in Liverpool, adjacent to the Department of Ocean and Earth 
Sciences of the University of Liverpool.
We seek a scientist to join POL's world-class sea-level science group to 
contribute to research on the interface of geodesy and sea level data sets. 
The successful candidate will work on areas of global geophysical geodesy 
that are important in our ability to understand and predict sea level 
change (GNSS, gravity, satellite gravity, altimetry, solid Earth loading). 
Applicants should be highly numerate, with a good honours degree in 
mathematics, engineering or science and a Ph.D. (or equivalent research 
experience) in geodesy or a closely related field. Experience and evidence 
of initiative, problem solving, ability to work independently and to write 
scientific research papers is required. The primary criterion for selection 
is the potential to make a strong contribution to the sea level group in 
the long term and to help set the direction of future research. 
Accordingly, applicants with a wide range of backgrounds will be 
considered, but a proven record of research and publication is expected, 
and experience of geophysics or geodesy, will be a definite advantage. 
Applicants with less experience but strong future potential will be 
considered for a post at Band 6.
Starting salary at Band 5 level is #28,780 rising to #33,950 after 4 years. 
Starting salary at Band 6 level is #21,780 rising to #26,900 after 3 years. 
Benefits include a final salary pension scheme. Annual leave entitlement is 
30 days paid holiday per year, plus staff are entitled to 10.5 
public/privilege days holidays. There is a flexitime system in operation. 
As an Investor in People, we can assure you of the opportunity for further 
training and development.

How to Apply. If you wish to apply please contact the Personnel Department, 
Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory, Joseph Proudman Building, 6 Brownlow 
Street, Liverpool L3 5DA, UK, telephone +44 (0) 151 795 4838/4841, or e-mail 
personnel at pol.ac.uk for an application form and further details. 

Closing date for completed application forms is the 6th October 2006.

For further information about the post contact 
Dr. Simon Williams on +44 (0) 151 7954814, or e-mail sdwil at pol.ac.uk
 
Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory (POL) is a component of the Natural 
Environment Research Council, has an equal opportunities policy and 
welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. People with 
disabilities and those from ethnic minorities are currently under-
represented and their applications are particularly welcome.


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