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Research Fellow in Deep Learning and large-scale Geophysical Modelling

Northumbria University
Belford
4 days ago
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Overview

You will develop new approaches based on deep-learning methodologies to create fast emulators of large-scale geophysical models. The goal is to develop an emulator of the MIT general ocean circulation model (MITgcm) for a regional configuration of the Southern Ocean to emulate ocean-induced melt rates at the underside of the ice shelves in the Amundsen Sea. The emulator will be constrained by physical principles and capable of producing output fields near-identical to those of a large-scale ocean circulation model, at a fraction of the computational cost. You will create a general framework for emulating ice-shelf melt rates for a range of ocean thermohaline conditions and ice-shelf cavity geometries produced by MITgcm in a coupled configuration with a dynamical ice-flow model.


Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement deep-learning based emulators for large-scale geophysical models, focusing on MITgcm regional configurations of the Southern Ocean.
  • Design a general framework to emulate ice-shelf melt rates under varied ocean thermohaline conditions and ice-shelf cavity geometries, including coupling with a dynamical ice-flow model.
  • Ensure emulator outputs closely approximate those of the full MITgcm with substantially reduced computational cost, while adhering to physical constraints.
  • Collaborate with a team of experts in machine learning and ice-ocean modelling, participate in project meetings, and present work at conferences and workshops in glaciology, ice-ocean interactions, and deep learning.
  • Engage with international partners and contribute to scientific project development within the Future of Ice on Earth research group at Northumbria University.

Qualifications

  • A background in physics, applied mathematics, Earth science, or a related discipline
  • Skills in numerical modelling, programming, and handling large datasets
  • Prior experience in machine learning is desirable
  • Interest in nonlinear dynamics and complex systems
  • Motivation to contribute to key scientific questions about climate change and Earth's future

About the University

Join Northumbria University, a research-intensive institution unlocking potential and changing lives locally and globally. Named Times Higher Education's University of the Year in 2022 and Modern University of the Year in 2025, we rank top 25 in the UK for research power. With over 37,000 students from 140+ countries, we offer world-leading research, award-winning partnerships, and an outstanding student experience. We empower our exceptional staff, promoting a positive work-life balance and offering great benefits, including excellent pension schemes, flexible working, generous holiday entitlement and more.


Values and Conduct

Our Northumbria Values, co-created by our team, define who we are: Academic Excellence, Innovation, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Ambition. Our Behaviours shape our work culture: We listen and learn, support one another, respect everyone, trust each other, and are bold. We welcome applications from candidates with a strong interest in climate science and ice dynamics.



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