Research Assistant in Palaeoclimate Model Evaluation to work as part of a dynamic team studying land-atmosphere interactions in the past, present and future.
The post-holder will be employed as a Research Assistant in Palaeoclimate Model Evaluation on the ERC-funded project “Unlocking the past for a clearer future (GC2.0)” which examines the two-way interaction between the terrestrial biosphere and climate on palaeo-timescales in order to realize the full potential of palaeoclimate research to improve our understanding and modelling of climate and environmental change. The post involves providing research support for the analysis and evaluation of palaeoclimate simulations made in the context of the Palaeoclimate Modelling Intercomparison Project using diverse palaeoclimate reconstructions and forward modelling tools.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Academic qualifications in geography, meteorology, environmental science or a related subject at least to PhD level;
- High-level of programming skills, including experience with R, Python or Fortran;
- Analytical skills, including experience in statistical analyses,;
- An interest in climate change and palaeoenvironments;
- Previous experience of working in a research environment;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Good organisational skills, including the ability to work to tight deadlines and as part of an international team.
Informal contact details | Alternative informal contact details |
Contact role: | Supervisor | Contact role: | PDRA on project |
Contact name: | Sandy P. Harrison | Contact name: | Laia Comas Bru |
Contact phone: | +44 (0)118 378 5258 | Contact phone: | N/A |
Contact email: | s.p.harrison@reading.ac.uk | Contact email: | l.comasbru@reading.ac.uk |
Interviews will be held on 9 December 2020
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