Research Fellow in Signal-to-Noise Errors in Climate Models

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements

Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a background in weather and climate science? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive Universities? 

You will join a team of climate scientists at the University of Leeds to work on the new NERC-funded (4SEE) project. 4SEE is a 4-year project coordinated by the University of Exeter and involving the National Oceanography Centre and the UK Met Office. You will work with Prof Amanda Maycock and Dr Juliane Schwendike to investigate the mechanisms underlying weak atmospheric circulation signals in extratropical climate predictions and projections. You will analyse reanalysis datasets and climate model simulations to establish the representation of different processes related to atmospheric dynamics (eddy mean flow interaction, atmosphere-ocean coupling, teleconnections), identify model errors in the representation of these processes, and their implications for climate predictions and future projections. You will work collaboratively with scientists across the project. 

You will have, or be close to obtaining, a PhD in the field of Atmospheric, Ocean or Climate Science and have extensive experience of using models and observations to study weather and climate processes. You will have knowledge of atmospheric dynamics. You will have evidence of a strong commitment to publishing scientific results at an international level.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa 

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent. 

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – The University contributes 14.5% of salary.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Amanda Maycock

Email: A.C.Maycock@leeds.ac.uk 

You can apply for this role online; more guidance can be found on our How to Apply information page. Applications should be submitted by 23.59 (UK time) on the advertised closing date. 

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