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Research Fellow in Ice Sheet Modelling
Research Fellow in Ice Sheet ModellingVictoria University of Wellington • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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Research Fellow in Ice Sheet Modelling

Research Fellow in Ice Sheet Modelling

Victoria University of Wellington • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
9 days ago
Job description

Victoria University of Wellington – Kelburn, North Island

  • Are you a self-motivated team player that can provide excellent research outcomes and mentorship?
  • Have you got a completed PhD in the physical sciences, with an emphasis on glaciology and ice sheet modelling?
  • Do you have proven skills in presenting results to a wide range of audiences, including peer‑reviewed publications?

Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Kairuruku – Research Fellow Ice Sheet Modelling position to join Te Puna Patiotio – Antarctic Research Centre team on permanent, full‑time contract.

Key responsibilities

  • Undertake simulations using a high‑resolution ice sheet model.
  • Continue experiments using the BISICLES ice sheet that explore evolution of the Antarctic Ice Sheet at catchment or whole‑continent scale under a range of climate states, e.g. from present‑day conditions up to warming levels likely within coming centuries.
  • Assist with and / or lead Antarctic fieldwork, as required, for example the continued management and development of GNSS‑based ice shelf survey or other glaciological work incorporated into a range of externally‑funded research programmes.
  • Assist in student supervision, tuition, and / or mentoring as appropriate.
  • You will be a self‑motivated team player who can take the initiative, provide excellent research outcomes and mentorship.

    Key requirements

  • A completed PhD in the physical sciences, with an emphasis on glaciology and ice sheet modelling.
  • Demonstrated practical experience setting up and running high‑resolution ice sheet models such as BISICLES on high‑performance computer architectures (e.g. cluster, supercomputer).
  • Demonstrated expertise in working with ESMs that incorporate interactive ice sheet components that allow effective two‑way exchange of evolutionary fields and physically realistic changes to ice‑ocean‑atmosphere boundary conditions.
  • Proven skills in presenting results to a wide range of audiences, including peer‑reviewed publications.
  • Role Description : Click here to see further information, including salary details.

    If this link is not available, click “apply” to view this on the University careers page.

    Close date for vacancy : 16 December 2025.

    Contact details for vacancy : If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Prof Nicholas Golledge (

  • @vuw.ac.nz).
  • How to apply : Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.

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