Faculty of Science
School of Environmental Sciences
Research Associate in Marine Ecosystem Modelling
Ref: RA2363
Starting salary from £31,236 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £37,694 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate to join the School of Environmental Sciences to support research on global marine ecosystem modelling and its links to the ocean carbon cycle.
As a Research Associate, you will contribute to the development and evaluation of the PlankTOM global ocean ecosystem model, helping to improve understanding of how marine ecosystem processes, including viral interactions, influence biodiversity, productivity, and carbon export under climate change. You will assist in running and analysing model simulations, compiling and managing observational datasets, and producing figures to help interpret and validate results.
You will have a graduate-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline such as marine science, environmental science, ecology, computational biology, or oceanography. You will have experience with data analysis (e.g. using Python or R), strong organisational skills, and the ability to handle and interpret large datasets. You should be confident working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary and international team, with experience in computer modelling or environmental data analysis considered an advantage.
This full-time post is available from 19 January 2026 on a fixed term basis for up to 12 months.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 24 November 2025
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