BrightSpark Postdoctoral Research Associate

Full time, Fixed term until (31/08/28)

Closing Date: 23:59 19 October 2025

Interview Date: Week starting 3 November 2025

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

We are seeking a full time, fixed term PostDoctoral Research Assistant to work on the newly funded BrightSpark project, particularly on the modelling of the effects of charge release on cloud microphysics.

Attempting to actively mitigate harmful levels of climate change is a hugely important development with potential positive effects on societies worldwide. BrightSpark is an ARIA funded project to examine the role of charge release in increasing the reflectivity of marine stratus cloud to help cool the climate.

You will have:

• A PhD (or shortly expect to receive) in Atmospheric Science or highly related relevant field
• A proven track record in relevant atmospheric science modelling
• Knowledge of cloud microphysics and/or aerosol science

Contact details for advert

Contact Name: Prof Maarten Ambaum
Contact Job Title: Professor
Contact Email address: m.h.p.ambaum@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Prof Giles Harrison
Alternative Contact Job Title: Professor
Alternative Contact Email address: r.g.harrison@reading.ac.uk

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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