Research Scientist (FUTURA)

Full time, fixed term contract (up to 36 months, to start 1st December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter)

Interviews will be held: date TBC  

By reference to applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under 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 UK Visas and Immigration Website UK Visas and Immigration Website.

 The Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading is seeking a talented and motivated climate scientist to join an exciting international research programme analysing the latest generation of Earth System Model projections. Based within the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS), this post offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of climate science as part of the major European-funded FUTURA (Future of climate change scenarios of the Earth System, impacts and socio-economic outcomes for assessment and society) project. The post is co-funded by the Ireland-UK Climate+ Co-Centre, providing additional opportunities to investigate regional climate change and extreme events affecting the UK and Ireland under a range of future emissions pathways.

The successful candidate will lead analysis of the new CMIP7 Fast Track Earth System Model simulations, focusing on large-scale modes of climate variability, regional extreme events and the implications of future climate pathways, including warming overshoot scenarios.

The post-holder will work closely with collaborators across Europe and will be part of a wider team that includes associated FUTURA researchers at the University of Reading and the UK Met Office.

The University of Reading is internationally recognised for excellence in climate and atmospheric science, with the Department of Meteorology consistently ranked among the world's leading centres for weather and climate research. Joining Reading means becoming part of a vibrant research community with strong links to national and international scientific organisations and access to world-class facilities and expertise.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious researcher to contribute to research that will inform the next generation of climate assessments and support climate policy and decision-making worldwide.  

Contact details for advert

Contact Name, Job Title and Email address

Dr Andrea Dittus, Senior Research Scientist, a.j.dittus@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name, Job Title and Email address

Prof. Ed Hawkins, Professor of Climate Science, e.hawkins@reading.ac.uk

We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.

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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