Physical Oceanographer

We are looking for a Physical Oceanographer with a thorough understanding of tide, wave and current processes.

• Assisting the software department in developing quality control algorithms for automatic quality control of incoming Met Ocean data.
• Identifying surface and subsea parameters that will be of benefit to our customers and identifying suitable monitoring equipment.
• Providing second line manual data quality control for incoming data.
• Identifying processed parameters that will be of use to our customers and publishing resultant information.
• Working with specialist Met Ocean service providers to provide Met Ocean training to Muir Matheson staff as required, reviewing and validating QC algorithms and processes, and developing and maintaining a long term Met Ocean development plan for Muir Matheson.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in physical oceanography or in a related science ideally supplemented by an MSc in physical oceanography. Good all round PC literacy is essential, including experience of Microsoft products. Previous use of spreadsheets and/or Matlab (or similar) for data manipulation and statistical analysis is advantageous. Close attention to detail is a pre-requisite for this post.

Muir Matheson specialise in the design, build, installation & maintenance of met ocean monitoring equipment to offshore installations. As a small company the successful candidate will gain experience of every aspect of the business and will have the opportunity to shape the future direction of Muir Matheson. The role combines a requirement for top academic analysis and rigorous analytical skills with the opportunity to exercise a degree of commercial judgement and business acumen in this exciting and fast changing business. We offer a competitiive salary, 37.5 hour week and contributory pension scheme.

Please apply with a full CV, covering letter and salary expectations to:
careers@muir-matheson.com or

Muir Matheson Ltd
Aberlan House
Woodburn Road
Blackburn Industrial Estate
Aberdeen
AB21 0RX