NCAS Head of Atmospheric Observations

University of York - Department of Chemistry; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of York, within the Department of Chemistry, seeks a Head of Atmospheric Observations to provide strategic leadership for long-term measurement sites, gas and aerosol observations, remote-sensing facilities, and sensor development at NCAS. You will guide a diverse team of scientists across NCAS and partner universities to ensure world-class data and national capability.

The role requires leading cross-disciplinary teams, delivering high-value datasets, and advancing observational

Qualifications

• Experience managing a multi-disciplinary team and budgets across distributed sites.
• Proven track record deploying atmospheric observations and high-value datasets.
• PhD in a relevant field, or equivalent experience in atmospheric observations or facility management.
• Knowledge of latest developments in analytical, environmental and atmospheric observations.
• Familiarity with national/international environmental observation frameworks (AURN, WMO, ICOS, ACTRIS).
• Ability to support NCAS staff to develop data products and visualization tools for new user communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership for long-term atmospheric measurement sites, gas and aerosol observations, remote-sensing facilities, and sensor development.
• Lead scientists across NCAS and partner universities to deliver world-class data and research underpinning national capability in atmospheric science.
• Support development of novel data products and visualization tools for new user communities.

Skills

People management

Budget management

Strategic leadership

Data quality & visualization

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PhD in atmospheric science or related field

Tools

Atmospheric measurement instruments

Data management

Remote sensing technologies

Job description

NCAS Head of Atmospheric Observations

University of York - Department of Chemistry

York, United Kingdom

Role

As Head of Atmospheric Observations, you will provide vision and leadership for a diverse portfolio that includes long-term atmospheric measurement sites, advanced gas and aerosol observations, remote-sensing facilities, and cutting-edge sensor development. You will lead and support a highly skilled community of scientists across NCAS and partner universities, ensuring the delivery of world-class data and research that underpin national capability in atmospheric science.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• Experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team and projects, including budget planning and delivery of complex technical activities, with an ability to direct NCAS Observations across a number of distributed sites.
• A track record in developing and deploying excellent atmospheric observations and an ability to deliver high quality and high value datasets.
• A PhD in a relevant field, or equivalent experience, with an excellent understanding of atmospheric observations and/or facility management.
• Knowledge of, and the ability to maintain awareness of, the latest technological and application developments in the broad fields of analytical, environmental and atmospheric observations.
• Knowledge of national and international frameworks for environmental observations (e.g. AURN, WMO, ICOS, ACTRIS).
• The ability to support NCAS observations staff to develop novel data products and visualisation tools and promote them use by new user communities.