Sebastiaan Swart

PhD opportunity in Physical Oceanography at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The Department of Marine Sciences is recruiting a doctoral student to work on fine-scale ocean and atmosphere dynamics in the Agulhas Current System, with a focus on vertical transport, ventilation, water mass transformation, and ocean mixing processes in the Cape Basin and south of Africa. The project is part of the ERC Synergy project WHIRLS (The impact of ocean fine scale whirls on climate and ecosystems) and is linked to the Polar Gliders Research Group. The research combines existing field data from autonomous platforms and research ships, new glider missions, high-resolution model simulations, reanalysis data, and satellite products such as SWOT and PACE. The successful candidate may also participate in field experiments, research cruises, and remote piloting of autonomous platforms such as underwater gliders and uncrewed surface vehicles. Eligibility: Applicants should hold a master’s degree in a relevant natural science subject and have at least 60 second-cycle credits in a relevant area. Relevant backgrounds include oceanography, meteorology, physics, maths, or a closely related field. Strong Python or similar programming skills, teamwork, independence, critical thinking, and good written and spoken English are important. Experience at sea and strong analytical skills are advantageous. Funding and employment: The position is a doctoral employment at the University of Gothenburg for four years of full-time study, with possible departmental duties up to 20% and a corresponding extension. Salaries are set individually under the university’s local agreement for doctoral students. Application: Apply via the University of Gothenburg recruitment portal. The application deadline is 26-10-22.