Postdoctoral Position – University of Exeter

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow to engage in groundbreaking climate research at the University of Exeter. This full-time position offers the opportunity to explore the intricate roles of El Nino and teleconnections in shaping East Asian climate. The successful candidate will lead investigations into seasonal and seasonal-decadal forecast systems, contributing to high-impact publications and presentations at conferences. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to addressing fundamental climate issues while enjoying the beautiful Devon campus and a supportive environment for your intellectual pursuits.

Benefits

Support for intellectual pursuits

Collaboration with support teams

Career development initiatives

Beautiful campus environment

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a related field required.
• Specialist knowledge to develop research methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Investigate roles of El Nino and teleconnections in climate.
• Work collaboratively on seasonal-decadal forecast systems.

Skills

Climate Model Data Manipulation

Research Programme Development

Presentation Skills

Collaboration and Team Leadership

Publication Preparation

Education

PhD in a related field

Tools

Met Office GLOSEA5

BCC-CPS Seasonal Systems

DePreSys

IAP s2d Systems

Job description

Postdoctoral Position – University of Exeter

Postdoctoral Research Associate or Postdoctoral Research Fellow

University of Exeter– College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Science

This full-time post is available immediately on a fixed-term basis until 31st March 2020 in the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences.

The University of Exeter is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities. We combine world-class teaching with world-class research. Our research focuses on some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today, with 98% of our research rated as being of international quality in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.

The post

This position will participate in process-based investigations of the roles of El Nino and other teleconnections in affecting East Asian climate. This Newton Fund funded post is available from 1st September 2018. The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a wider team to investigate the role of model biases and drifts in seasonal-decadal forecasts systems in determining their ability to represent ENSO and ENSO teleconnections to East Asia.

The post will include assessment of the behaviour of two seasonal and two seasonal-decadal prediction systems; the latest Met Office GLOSEA5 and Beijing Climate Centre BCC-CPS seasonal systems, and the Met Office DePreSys and IAP s2d systems.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives and make presentations at conferences and other events. Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. Applicants will be able to manipulate complex climate model datasets, assess physical processes and prepare papers for publication in high-quality journals.

What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.

Applications should be made via our website. For more information and to apply online please go to www.exeter.ac.uk/jobs. Please quote reference number P62800 in any correspondence.

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer, an Athena Swan accredited institution and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.