Ocean Career: Coastal Oceanographer at MetOcean Solutions ECO Posted On September 17, 2021
We are currently seeking a talented Coastal Oceanographer / Scientist to join our consultancy team. MetOcean Solutions, a division of New Zealand's MetService, is a science-based consultancy and forecast supplier providing specialist numerical modelling and analytical solutions in meteorology and oceanography.
With offices across New Zealand (Auckland, New Plymouth, Raglan, and Wellington) and in Sydney, Australia (MetraWeather) our international team works on projects and data analysis world-wide. We passionately believe in rigorous scientific method and in applying the latest information technology to data services. MetOcean occupies several niche marine consultancy and service roles and has a rapidly growing forecast and hindcast sector.
We are seeking a self-starter to work in our multi-disciplinary consultancy environment that includes aspects of research and development. Your role will primarily be focused on flexible mesh hydrodynamic modelling (SCHISM model) as well as to provide data analysis, code development, numerical modelling, scientific research, and technical report writing as required to support various consultancy and development projects at MetOcean Solutions. You will be supported by expert modellers and developers in our team.
You will come to us with:
A tertiary Qualification or Post-graduate qualification (M.Sc. or PhD level) in a relevant physical science
Ability in configuring and running of open-source wave/hydrodynamic models
Proficiency and expertise with flexible mesh hydrodynamic models such as SCHISM/WWM
Ability to analyse and critically assess oceanographic models and observational data
Scientific code development in Python and/or Matlab
Working on a Linux or Windows platform
Good overall theoretical knowledge of ocean current and wave modelling
Strong technical and scientific report writing in English, with the ability to communicate complex science to a range of audiences
Capability to develop creative solutions to complex technical problems
Agility to work on multiple projects simultaneously with a high level of attention to detail
Experience in configuring and running other open-source models e.g. SWAN, DELFT3D, FUNWAVE, SWASH
Most of the MetOcean team enjoy an open-office, upbeat culture within a coastal town environment in the North Island of New Zealand. This position would be primarily based either in New Plymouth (New Zealand) or Sydney (Australia) with some opportunity to work from other offices in the future.
Our company promotes a positive working environment to achieve our shared goals, supported by flexible hours to ensure a healthy work-life balance. We encourage our people to bring fresh ideas to the table, rise to any challenge, and remain passionate about our products and the company mission.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a growing environment with an interesting and challenging mix of applied research, science and technology.
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