Postdoctoral Research Associate – University of Reading

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Job summary

The University of Reading is seeking two Postdoctoral Research Associates to join its climate programme. The roles focus on innovative research into sea level change and ocean heat uptake, requiring a strong academic background alongside analytical and creative skills. Applicants should be motivated and passionate about climate change science, ready to contribute to significant research projects funded by leading UK environmental councils.

Qualifications

• Strong physical insight required.
• Research experience involving AOGCM or 3D ocean modelling.
• Ability to analyze large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on sea level change and ocean heat uptake.
• Utilize diagnostic techniques and novel experiments.

Skills

Analytical ability

Creativity

Self-motivation

Knowledge of climate change science

Education

PhD in mathematical or physical science

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate – University of Reading

We seek talented and imaginative scientists to carry out research on sea level change and ocean heat uptake as projected by global climate models, using novel experiments and diagnostic techniques. We are advertising two posts within the climate programme of the National Centre for Atmospheric Science, each for three years (less if appointed at a high salary in the range),to begin within the next few months, in related projects funded by the UK Natural Environment Research Council.

You will have:

• PhD in mathematical or physical science
• Strong physical insight, analytical ability, creativity and self-motivation
• Knowledge of and interest in climate change science
• Research experience involving AOGCM or 3D ocean modelling and analysis of large datasets

Contact role: Principal investigator and line manager

Contact name: Jonathan Gregory

Contact phone: [phone]

Contact email: [e-mail]

Interviews will be held on the 14December 2017

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, is a Stonewall Diversity andGlobal Diversity Champion, and supports the principles of the Race Equality Charter and Athena SWAN. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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