Climate Scientist

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The British Antarctic Survey invites applications for a fixed-term post in the Atmosphere, Ice and Climate team to work on the ROASII project. The role focuses on using models and observations to measure present-day rain on Antarctic sea ice and to project to 2100.

The successful candidate will handle regional climate model output, cloud radar data and collaborate with Leeds and Reading universities. Start date is 1 February 2027; security screening is required.

Qualifications

• PhD in atmospheric sciences, geosciences or another relevant subject.
• Analysing and visualising climate datasets from model simulations, observations and reanalysis
• Good understanding of climate and meteorology
• Excellent numerical skills with a strong understanding of statistics
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Security screening or vetting appropriate to the role
• Shows initiative and tackles problems independently
• Works as part of a team and independently

Responsibilities

• Compare rain and snowfall over Antarctic sea ice in regional climate model data with observations, notably cloud profiling radar, and identify the best-performing dataset
• Use that dataset to quantify present-day rainfall and snowfall over Antarctic sea ice
• Use regional climate model and reanalysis data with statistical techniques to identify synoptic processes and modes of variability linked to rain-on-sea-ice events
• Select a subset of global climate models to derive improved rainfall projections over Antarctic sea ice to 2100
• Attend and contribute to project meetings and international science conferences
• Lead the writing of scientific research papers

Skills

Climate knowledge

Statistics

English proficiency

Education

PhD in atmospheric sciences

Job description

This fixed-term post for 30 months sits in the Atmosphere, Ice and Climate team at the British Antarctic Survey, on the ROASII project. The work centres on using models and observations to measure present-day rain on Antarctic sea ice, and to build projections to 2100. The post is distinct for its use of regional climate model output, cloud radar data and work with the Universities of Leeds and Reading. Security screening is required, and the start date is 1 February 2027.

What the job involves

• Compare rain and snowfall over Antarctic sea ice in regional climate model data with observations, notably cloud profiling radar, and identify the best-performing dataset
• Use that dataset to quantify present-day rainfall and snowfall over Antarctic sea ice
• Use regional climate model and reanalysis data with statistical techniques to identify synoptic processes and modes of variability linked to rain-on-sea-ice events
• Select a subset of global climate models to derive improved rainfall projections over Antarctic sea ice to 2100
• Attend and contribute to project meetings and international science conferences
• Lead the writing of scientific research papers

Qualifications

• PhD in atmospheric sciences, geosciences or another relevant subject

Experience

• Analysing and visualising climate datasets from model simulations, observations and reanalysis

Skills & knowledge

• Good understanding of climate and meteorology
• Excellent numerical skills with a strong understanding of statistics
• Proficient in written and spoken English

Checks & eligibility

• Security screening or vetting appropriate to the role

Other

• Shows initiative and tackles problems independently
• Works as part of a team and independently

Nice to have

• Experience using cloud profiling radar products
• Good understanding of Antarctic climate and meteorology
• Track record of publishing in peer-reviewed literature
• Ability to work collaboratively with researchers at other institutions, particularly internationally

What's offered

• Training and development opportunities offered by UKRI and BAS