Missions

- Perform delayed quality control of in situ oceanographic data in the Mediterranean over the period 1970-2025
- Measure the impact of climate change on the dynamics of the Levantine Intermediate Water in the Mediterranean

Activités

- organize the data into a structure consistent with the needs of the analysis
- develop innovative methods for data quality control and apply them
- statistically extract low-frequency variations in heat and halide content
to enhance the value of studies by participating in the writing of scientific publications

Compétences

- Hold an engineering degree or equivalent in marine science or oceanography;
- Have in-depth knowledge of instrumental data processing and validation methods;
- Have in-depth knowledge of programming languages ​​(Matlab and/or Python) and databases;
- Have general knowledge of scientific computing program libraries;
- Be able to work collaboratively with one or more research teams;
- Be able to perform expert, advisory, and training functions;
- Possess excellent oral and written English skills.

Contexte de travail

LOCEAN possesses a long-standing expertise in the field of marine observation. The laboratory develops its “marine observation” component within the framework of interdisciplinary projects and European and international observation networks (OceanGliders, Ocean Sites, Argo, EMSO, ICOS, EuroArgo, etc.) and contributes to the global ocean observation system. At the national level, it relies on observation services and research infrastructures (MOOSE, Pirata, Oiso, etc.). This “marine observation” component includes numerous oceanographic campaigns and the deployment of instruments on autonomous vehicles (gliders, moorings, floats, buoys, etc.). During the development phases and for measurement campaigns, it relies on a multidisciplinary team dedicated to instrumentation and marine techniques.

Following the acquisition of these in situ measurements, the production of high-quality, standardized oceanographic datasets and their continuity within observatories are essential points to ensure their scientific use.

Their inclusion in international, open-access databases with rigorous quality control ensures that these data will be accessible to the entire scientific community for any scientific study. Here, we propose developing innovative methods for quality control of in situ oceanographic data (temperature and salinity) in the Mediterranean over the period 1970-2025 to test them and to better characterize and quantify the impact of climate change on the Levantine Intermediate Waters, a key component of the thermohaline circulation in this basin.

Contraintes et risques

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