Job Description
We seek a motivated researcher to help improve long-term climate monitoring datasets as part of a joint UK-Ireland team.
The British & Irish Isles have some of the longest and most detailed historical climate observations anywhere in the world. However, these observations are often not combined or analysed across national borders, or are unavailable to climate science.
This project will produce and analyse one or more gridded observational datasets across the islands of Ireland & Britain, with a focus on rainfall. Additional activities in climate data recovery from archival sources may also be involved.
You will work within the National Centre for Atmospheric Science in the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading, one of the world’s largest research centres focusing on the science of weather and climate. Collaborations with partners at the Met Office, Met Eireann and University of Maynooth are expected. The post is funded by the Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water – a €40M collaboration for solutions focussed research into climate, biodiversity & water issues on the islands of Ireland & Great Britain.
You will have:
- a PhD in physical or mathematical sciences, or expect shortly to obtain this, or equivalent research experience, with a publication record appropriate to experience
- knowledge of, and experience analysing, climate observational datasets
- the ability to communicate effectively and to develop and maintain productive collaborations
- excellent analytical, problem solving and programming skills
Closing date: 21st August 2024
Interviews will be held: September 2024 (TBC)
Informal contact details | |
Contact role: | Professor of climate science |
Contact name: | Prof. Ed Hawkins |
Contact email: | e.hawkins@reading.ac.uk |
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We are also a Disability Confident Level 1 employer Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.