Postdoc (M/F) : Wave and sea ice coupling in NEMO
New
- Researcher in FTC
- 24 month
- Doctorate
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Laboratoire d'océanographie et du climat : expérimentations et approches numériques
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
75252 PARIS 05
Contract Duration
24 month
Date of Hire
01/10/2026
Remuneration
3600€ gross monthly
Apply Application Deadline : 22 July 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
The successful candidate will investigate how ocean waves influence polar ocean dynamics. The role will focus on developing, validating, and analyzing the physical coupling between the WaveWatch III (WW3) wave model and the NEMO-SI3 ocean–sea ice model. Initially, the work will concentrate on wave forcing fields before progressing to full coupling with WW3. Special attention will be given to wave-induced processes in the Marginal Ice Zone, such as the fragmentation of sea ice floes and their feedback effects on the coupled ocean–ice system. The candidate will utilize a range of model configurations at varying resolutions (1°, 1/4°, and 1/12°), which are actively developed within our team.
Activity
Develop a coupled wave-ocean-sea ice model of the polar oceans
Validate the model using available observational datasets
Perform process-oriented numerical studies to investigate the role of ocean waves in polar regions
Your Profil
Skills
Applicants should hold a PhD in wave, ocean, or sea ice sciences. They must demonstrate strong programming skills, effective oral and written communication abilities, and a solid background in wave and/or sea-ice modeling.
Your Work Environment
The candidate will join the NEMO team, which specializes in ocean and sea ice modeling. The strength of this team lies in its ability to develop the state-of-the-art NEMO model and leverage it to generate original, cutting-edge scientific research. The candidate will work alongside experts in sea ice (M. Vancoppenolle, C. Rousset), ocean dynamics (G. Madec, C. Delavergne), and coupling (S. Masson, E. Maisonnave), and will benefit from close collaboration with wave modeling specialists such as F. Ardhuin at LOPS in Brest.
Constraints and risks
nothing
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
3600€ gross monthly
Annual leave and RTT
44 jours
Remote Working practice and compensation
Pratique et indemnisation du TT
Transport
Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€
About the offer
| Offer reference | UMR7159-SEBMAS-005 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Earth System: superficial envelopes |
About the CNRS
The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.
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