Research Fellow in Atmospheric Science (SEANA)

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression once in post to £48,822

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract up to August 2028

Job Ref:

105937

About the Role

The School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Birmingham is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Research Fellow to contribute to UKRI-funded projects.

This role involves new research into atmospheric processes— particularly in the context of air quality, gas and aerosol chemistry and aerosol sources.

Responsibilities

• Develop research objectives for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required
• Analyse and interpret data from field observations, including Proton-transfer-reaction mass spectrometer and SP2-XR
• Perform data quality control checks, ensure the quality and validity of data on basis of expert knowledge and propose solutions to quality issues
• Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
• Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc
• Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline
• Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods
• Contribute to writing bids for research funding
• Undertake management/administration arising from research
• Provide data to other team members and external organisations using an understanding of their requirements to provide appropriate data in a format suitable for their use
• Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration
• Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
• Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.
• Carry out health and safety risk assessments including COSHH risk assessments.

Person specification

You will have:

• First degree in area of specialism, and a doctoral degree relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications (or close to graduation)
• A proven ability to analyse complex atmospheric datasets, such as applying receptor models and machine learning techniques
• A strong publication track record
• High level analytical capability, e.g., GC-MS, is desirable
• Experience of atmospheric field campaigns
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly
• Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
• Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
• Experience in machine learning is advantageous
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
• Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project
• Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Zongbo Shi: z.shi@bham.ac.uk

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