Research Fellow in Tropical Dynamics

Interviews are expected to be held week beginning 24^th August

We are seeking a Research Fellow to contribute to an exciting project focused on understanding the mechanisms driving extreme rainfall from monsoon depressions during the Indian Summer Monsoon. In this role, you will conduct cutting-edge research into how airmass interactions across synoptic and mesoscale environments influence precipitation associated with monsoon low-pressure systems. You will also investigate the role of vorticity aggregation in the initiation and intensification of monsoon depressions, advancing knowledge of their development and structure. Working closely with colleagues at the Universities of Leeds and Reading, you will integrate theoretical understanding, observational data, and modelling approaches to improve representation of these processes, ultimately contributing to improved prediction of extreme monsoon rainfall.

You will be working on the Weather and Climate Science for Partnership (WCSSP) DRENCH (DepRession-driven Extreme precipitation: understanding processes and cHecking predictability) project, and will have the opportunity to collaborate with scientists at the UK Met Office, the University of Reading, and organisations in India.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Conduct research activities as outlined in the project proposal, including:
  • Use data from reanalyses and high resolution simulations to explore how airmass interactions at different scales control precipitation during monsoon low-pressure systems;
  • Investigate the role of vorticity aggregation in the development of monsoon depressions.
• Support the preparation of milestone and deliverable reports, publications, and presentations.
• Engage with project stakeholders and contribute to knowledge exchange.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to collaborative research efforts.
• Prepare papers for publication in leading international journals and disseminating research results through other recognised forms of output.
• Generate and pursue independent and original research ideas in the appropriate subject area.
• Develop research objectives and proposals and contribute to setting the direction of the research project and team, including preparing proposals for funding in collaboration with colleagues.
• Evaluate methods and techniques used and results obtained by other researchers and to relate such evaluations appropriately to your own work.
• Work both independently and also as part of a larger team of researchers, engaging in knowledge-transfer activities where appropriate and feasible.
• Maintain your own continuing professional development and act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues as appropriate.
• Contribute to the training of both undergraduate and postgraduate students, including assisting with the supervision of projects in areas relevant to the project.

Visa Eligibility 

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 options plus life assurance
• 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.

For any queries, please contact:

Caroline Wainwright, Lecturer

Email: c.m.wainwright@leeds.ac.uk

Further details: Candidate Brief

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