Observer: Radcliffe Meteorological Station

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Oxford is seeking a Radcliffe Meteorological Station Observer. This role involves daily meteorological readings, maintaining weather instruments, and managing a database. Candidates should have a degree in environmental science or related fields and strong organisational skills. The position offers excellent benefits, including a contributory pension scheme, annual leave, and childcare services.

Benefits

An excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave

A comprehensive range of childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Qualifications

• Experience in working with met station instruments and maintaining met station databases.
• Television and radio media experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily meteorological readings at the Radcliffe Meteorological Station.
• Conduct instrument assessments and maintenance.
• Manage the database and write monthly reports.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication abilities

Education

Degree in environmental science, meteorology, geography, or engineering

Working towards a doctorate in meteorology or climate science

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking to appoint a Radcliffe Meteorological Station Observer to assist with daily meteorological readings at the Radcliffe Meteorological Station which is spread across two sites in Oxford. Daily readings at exactly 9am GMT are required 365 days a year. The observer role also includes instrument assessment and maintenance, weather station maintenance, management of the data base, writing of monthly report and media interface.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental science, meteorology, geography, engineering and working towards a doctorate in meteorology or climate science
• Experience in working with met station instruments and maintaining met station data bases. Television and radio media experience.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities.

Location

School of Geography, and the Environment, South Parks Road Oxford, OX1 3QY

Benefits

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans.