Ruth Moorman

 About Me

I am an ocean scientist interested in interactions between ocean and ice systems around Antarctica, the dynamics of the Southern Ocean and Antarctica’s marginal seas, and the influence of Southern Ocean processes on global climate and sea-level. I study the Southern Ocean using a combination of observations and simulations. Currently, I'm in my 5th year (as of 2024/25) at Caltech in the Environmental Science and Engineering program working with Professor Andrew Thompson. My PhD research has been generously supported by the General Sir John Monash Foundation.

I'm originally from Australia and now live in Pasadena (Los Angeles County), California. I am open to discussing postdocs and teaching positions for a 2026 start date, with a strong preference for California and West Coast US locations.

Teachers and students in the LA area - please don't hesitate to get in touch if you'd be interested in me speaking to your class about the oceans or climate!