Historically Focused Windstorm Reanalysis Scientist

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Reading is seeking a motivated researcher to analyze historical windstorms using advanced reanalysis systems. This full-time, fixed-term role is linked to a project with insurance companies and requires a PhD in physical or mathematical sciences. Excellent analytical and programming skills are essential. Join us in improving risk estimates of extreme weather events and contribute to vital climate research.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent research experience with a publication record.
• Knowledge of climate reanalyses and dynamics of extreme weather.
• Experience analyzing climate reanalyses or similar datasets.

Responsibilities

• Use reanalysis system to improve reconstructions of historical windstorms.
• Analyze improved dynamical reconstructions of key European windstorms.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Programming skills

Education

PhD in physical or mathematical sciences

Job description

A prominent educational institution in Reading is seeking a motivated researcher to analyze historical windstorms using advanced reanalysis systems. This full-time, fixed-term role is linked to a project with insurance companies and requires a PhD in physical or mathematical sciences. Excellent analytical and programming skills are essential. Join us in improving risk estimates of extreme weather events and contribute to vital climate research.