PDRA in convective-scale model evaluation and software development

This is a full time, fixed term position until September 2027.
Closing date: 23:59 on 1st September 2025
Interview date: w/c 22nd September 2025, online only

The Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading is looking to appoint a researcher with software development experience to support the development and evaluation of numerical weather prediction of precipitation during the South Asian monsoon in collaboration with the Met Office and research organisations across India.

You will have :

• PhD in a mathematics- or physics-based science or equivalent research experience, or near completion
• Knowledge of software development quality principles, e.g. version control, github collaboration, documentation and testing
• Experience of developing software for external users, e.g. clients or collaborators
• Ability to collaborate constructively and proactively with both internal and external colleagues

Contact Name: Thorwald Stein
Contact Job Title: Associate Professor in Clouds
Contact Email address: t.h.m.stein@reading.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name: Andrew Turner
Alternative Contact Job Title: Professor in Monsoon Systems
Alternative Contact Email address: a.g.turner@reading.ac.uk

We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality.

We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2).

Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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