Job Description

Job Details
Section
Geology & Geophysics
Location:
National Oceanography Centre Southampton
Salary
36,636 to 44,746 per annum
Full Time Permanent
Closing Date:
Monday 03 November 2025
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
3231125HN

This is an exciting time to join the University of Southampton. We have a global reputation for delivering world-class education, research and enterprise that makes a real impact on society's biggest challenges. The School of Ocean and Earth Science is seeking to recruit a permanent Computing/Data Support Specialist. This individual will support computationally-intensive research and education within the Geology & Geophysics, and Physical Oceanography groups within the School of Ocean and Earth Science. We are seeking a proactive, highly-organised individual who enjoys working in a team environment. The post will be based at the University of Southampton Waterfront Campus.

The role and about you

You will support academic staff, PhD students and undergraduate students within the Physical Oceanography and Geology & Geophysics research groups with computationally-intensive research and education. This will include support of subject specific software on Windows and Linux workstations, as well as supporting specific research projects.

To be successful in this role

You will have relevant computing skills and experience and be highly organised and able to manage competing priorities. Strong communication skills are needed to provide specialist advice, guidance and recommendations.

What we can offer you

You will join a collaborative, ambitious, and supportive team, working in a friendly and inclusive environment. We offer opportunities for training and professional development, and a generous benefits package including annual leave, contributory pension, staff discounts, cycle-to-work schemes, and wellbeing support.


For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Prof. Jon Bull at bull@soton.ac.uk

Working at the University of Southampton

Our vision and mission at the University of Southampton is to have a community where staff and students feel welcome, supported and valued. This environment fosters a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity, encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds, with the belief that excellence will be achieved through recognising the value of every individual.



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 GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.