Postdoctoral Research Associate

Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy

The above full time post is available from 1st November 2024 for 24 months in the Faculty, subject to funding.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours (at least 80% FTE is preferable). Applicants favouring flexible working, are also welcome to apply.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

The post

The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the work of Dr Thomas Aubry. The CMIP Climate Forcing Task Team (CFTT) is in charge of developing historical (1850-present) climate forcing datasets for the next generation of climate models. Among these climate forcings, stratospheric aerosols, primarily caused by explosive volcanic eruptions, represent one of the most important drivers of climate variability.

The successful applicant will be guided by Dr Thomas Aubry who coordinates the production of the CMIP stratospheric aerosol dataset as part of the CFTT. They will work closely with a range of high-profile international partners including the members of the CFTT and collaborators contributing to the stratospheric aerosol dataset at NASA, the German Aerospace Agency (DLR), and the universities of Saskatchewan, Bern and Oxford. 

About you

The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (or nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will:

• Have strong fundamentals and research experience in climate science, data analysis and scientific programming
• Have research experience in either climate modelling and/or satellite retrieval of atmospheric gas or aerosol
• Have experience in communicating research outcomes, ideally including in peer-reviewed, lead-author publications and at research conference

The job is particularly suitable for applicants with interests in climate forcing, in particular stratospheric aerosols.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

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The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. 

Further information

For further information please contact Thomas Aubry, e-mail t.aubry@exeter.ac.uk or telephone 01 326 255 314 .

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