Research Fellows in Marine Biogeochemistry

We are seeking to recruit 2 Research Fellows in Marine Biogeochemistry to undertake research into the processes controlling biological productivity and trace element supply in the Southern Ocean. Based within the School of Ocean and Earth Science (SOES) of the University of Southampton and located at the National Oceanography Southampton (NOCS), the role will focus on the analysis of samples and observational and experimental data from the Southern Ocean within the NERC funded ‘Iron and Manganese Impacts on the Future of Southern Ocean Ecosystems (Iron-Man)’ project.

Applicants should have a PhD
* or equivalent in biological oceanography / marine biogeochemistry (or a related field). You would be expected to undertake sample and data analyses originating from the recent research expedition associated with the project and disseminate key aspects of the research project related to phytoplankton ecophysiology, trace element supply and biogeochemical cycling. Knowledge or experience of at sea observational and/or experimental work, or data analysis thereof, related to phytoplankton/microbial ecology/physiology and trace elements would be advantageous.

Strong quantitative and communication skills, and the ability to conduct innovative research resulting in publications in international refereed journals are essential.

The successful applicants will be provided with a supportive and rewarding environment for further development of their knowledge, skills and experience, including through working as part of a large interdisciplinary oceanographic team comprised of sea-going phytoplankton and zooplankton ecologists, nutrient and trace metal biogeochemists and experts in ocean modelling. Under the guidance and support of the project (co-)PIs you will be encouraged to explore your own research interests, within the broader constraints of the overall project objectives.

You will join a team led by Profs. Mark Moore, Maeve Lohan and Tom Bibby at SOES and will work closely with scientists at project partner institutions across the UK (Universities of Exeter, Liverpool, Plymouth and East Anglia and the National Oceanography Centre) as well as with our international partners.

We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and aim to foster a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity within our consortium. We thus welcome candidates from any and all backgrounds who have an interest in the role and project. We particularly encourage applicants with characteristics that may currently be underrepresented in ocean sciences including, but not limited to, women, individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals and people with disabilities.

These positions are being offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis for 27 months.

Informal enquiries can be made to Prof.

C. Mark Moore on  or e-mail  and Prof Maeve Lohan on  or e-mail

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.

With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

Apply by 11.59 pm UK time on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on or  quoting the job number.