Postdoctoral Research Associate in Attribution of Changes in Risk from Cyclones of Tropical Origin

We seek an enthusiastic postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) to work on the UK NERC-funded large grant “Hurricane Risk Amplification and Changing North Atlantic Natural disasters (Huracán)”. The position is available immediately and is a shared appointment between the Universities of Oxford and Edinburgh with equal time at each institution. Supervisors will be Dr Antje Weisheimer in Oxford, Prof Gabriele Hegerl in Edinburgh and Prof Ted Shepherd in Reading for both positions combined (Contact for Oxford: Weisheimer; for Edinburgh: Hegerl). 

Applicants should hold a PhD (or close to completion) or equivalent in a highly quantitative, meteorology, physics, earth observation. Experience with post-qualification research and strong publication records would be essential as well as sufficient specialist knowledge in relevant approaches analysing weather or climate data, or data from related physical systems.

Fixed-term until 28 February 2027, with the possibility of an extension of up to 19 months.

The closing date for applications is noon GMT, 15 January 2026 

We are performing a single recruitment exercise for this recruitment. All applications should initially be submitted through The University of Oxford’s job application website (via the above 'Apply' button). Applications should include a CV, list of publications and research statement (max. 3 pages). Consideration of applications (and interviews) will be conducted by a single multi-institution assessment panel. Please see the job description for further specific details on applicant requirements.

Please note that, by applying for this position, applicants agree to the sharing of their application data between all host institutions.

This role is not visa sponsorable. However, applications are welcome from candidates who don’t currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a visa via another route.

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURAGH SPECIFIC INFORMATION:

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

Contact Person: Recruitment Team

Closing Date & Time: 15-Jan-2026 12:00

Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 7

Contact Email: recruitment@physics.ox.ac.uk

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