ESA-Funded Postdoc: Earth Observation for Tipping Points

University of Exeter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Exeter’s Global Systems Institute invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work across two ESA-funded projects on Earth observation for monitoring Earth system tipping points. The role focuses 80% on the PREDICT project and 20% on EO4TIPP, developing early warning signals from Earth observation data and CMIP6 outputs, and supporting project management and dissemination.

You will analyse large climate datasets, review AMOC-related literature, engage in community

Qualifications

• PhD in climate sciences or related field.
• Experience with Earth observation data and climate model outputs (CMIP6).
• Familiarity with early warning signal detection methods for complex systems.
• Experience with project management and reporting on funded research projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research on early warning signals using EO datasets and CMIP6 outputs.
• Analyse large environmental/climate datasets to detect precursors of tipping points.
• Contribute to project management, timelines, milestones, and reporting to partners/funders.
• Co-author peer-reviewed publications and present findings at conferences.

Skills

Earth observation data

CMIP6 data

Early warning signals

Project management

Scientific reporting

Education

PhD in climate/earth system science

Tools

CMIP6

Job description

University of Exeter’s Global Systems Institute invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work across two ESA-funded projects on Earth observation for monitoring Earth system tipping points. The role focuses 80% on the PREDICT project and 20% on EO4TIPP, developing early warning signals from Earth observation data and CMIP6 outputs, and supporting project management and dissemination.

You will analyse large climate datasets, review AMOC-related literature, engage in community