| Position | Research Fellow in Physical Geography and Environmental Science - Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Posted | 06 Mar 2026 |
| Expired | 05 Apr 2026 |
| Company | Northumbria University Newcastle |
| Location | Blakelaw and North Fenham | GB |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Researcher for a 14 month position in ice sheet numerical modelling. The role is part of CryoTipping: Detecting marine ice sheet instability, an international collaboration led by Northumbria University and funded by the European Space Agency.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will develop new approaches to detect tipping points in numerical simulations of West Antarctica’s future evolution.
The specific goal is to make use of state-of-the-art Earth Observation datasets to initialise an ice sheet model and develop new methods for identifying tipping points numerical simulations of Thwaites’ future evolution. This work will contribute towards advancing our understanding of whether and when tipping points might be crossed.
ABOUT THE TEAM
You will join Northumbria University’s Future of Ice on Earth research group, one of the largest and most active ice-sheet modelling community in the world and the UK Centre for Polar Observation and Modelling (CPOM), which provides national capability in satellite observations and numerical modelling of Earth’s polar regions. The project provides opportunities to collaborate closely with international partners, participate in scientific project meetings, and present your work at leading conferences and workshops in glaciology, tipping points, numerical modelling, and Earth Observation.
ABOUT YOU
We welcome applications from candidates with a strong interest in climate science and ice dynamics. You should have:
Further information about the requirements of the role is available in the person specification.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Prof Hilmar Gudmundsson or Dr Inès Otosaka.
To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply Now'. Your application should include a covering letter and a CV.
Important dates:
Closing date: 13th March 2026 at 11:59pm
Interview and selection date: w/c 30th March 2026.
Start Date: aiming at May-June 2026
ABOUT US
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. Discover more about us.
With over 37,000 students from over 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.
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Based in Newcastle upon Tyne and London, we are an on-campus organisation and offer flexible hours and location where the role allows. We pride ourselves on diversity and inclusivity, holding numerous awards for gender and race equality, disability confidence, and research excellence. We also hold the HR Excellence in Research award for implementing the concordat supporting the career Development of Researchers and are members of the Euraxess initiative to deliver information and support to professional researchers. The University has implemented a range of flexible working arrangements, and we are happy to explore candidate requirements as part of the recruitment process.
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