Postdoctoral Opportunity – Climate & Earth System impacts of Solar Radiation Modification (UK)

European Geosciences Union e.V.; Exeter; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK research university is offering a Postdoctoral opportunity in climate research. The successful candidate will investigate the impacts of Marine Cloud Brightening using advanced climate models, design simulations, and analyze complex datasets. A PhD in a relevant field is required. This full-time role provides a salary from £34,132. The position is open until 20 August 2025.

Responsibilities

• Investigate impacts of Marine Cloud Brightening using the UKESM Earth system model.
• Design and execute innovative climate simulations.
• Analyze large, complex climate model or Earth system datasets.

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Postdoctoral Opportunity – Climate & Earth System impacts of Solar Radiation Modification (UK)

Employer: University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and rank in the top 200 universities worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, with Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our research impact has significantly grown recently, and we are home to influential researchers addressing fundamental global issues. Over 99% of our research is of international quality, with 47% classified as world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

We actively engage with industry, business, and community partners to enhance research impact and improve student employability. Learn about our leading research initiatives like Green Futures and our efforts to transform education for a changing world. Exeter is located in a beautiful region and is one of the UK’s UNESCO Creative Cities, especially in the tech sector.

Research Areas:

• Atmospheric Sciences (AS)
• Climate: Past, Present & Future (CL)
• Ocean Sciences (OS)

Position Details:

• Type: Full time
• Level: Experienced
• Salary: From £34,132 on Grade E or £42,882 on Grade F

Requirements:

• PhD in a relevant field

Application Deadline: 20 August 2025

Posted: 24 July 2025

The University of Exeter invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow (up to 3 years) to investigate the impacts of Marine Cloud Brightening (MCB), a form of Solar Radiation Modification (SRM), using the UKESM Earth system model.

We seek candidates experienced in analyzing large, complex climate model or Earth system datasets, and enthusiastic about designing and executing innovative climate simulations, supported by a leading research team.

This role is part of the MACLOUD project, led by the University of Exeter in collaboration with the Universities of Leeds, Reading, Manchester, and Oxford.