PhD in Alpine Winds & Waves — Mountain Meteorology Focus

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully-funded studentship

Job summary

ARIES-funded studentship via UKRI invites applicants with a strong quantitative science background to investigate orographic gravity waves and their impact on weather forecasts. Training includes running Met Office NWP models, data analysis, and participation in TEAMx collaborations with BAS and the University of Bath.

Eligible international applicants may be considered; the stipend is £21,805 per annum for 2026/27, with funds for training and conferences.

Qualifications

• Degree in Meteorology, Physics, Maths or similar quantitative science.
• Interest in meteorology, data analysis and numerical modelling is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with case-study identification and analysis of orographic gravity waves.
• Use observations to study generation and propagation of gravity waves.
• Run and assess Met Office NWP model simulations for case studies.
• Contribute to optimization and accuracy improvements of the models.

Skills

Quantitative science background

Interest in meteorology

Data analysis

Numerical modelling

Education

Degree in Meteorology, Physics or Maths

Tools

Met Office NWP models

Job description

ARIES-funded studentship via UKRI invites applicants with a strong quantitative science background to investigate orographic gravity waves and their impact on weather forecasts. Training includes running Met Office NWP models, data analysis, and participation in TEAMx collaborations with BAS and the University of Bath.

Eligible international applicants may be considered; the stipend is £21,805 per annum for 2026/27, with funds for training and conferences.