Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Collabdemy; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Global Systems Institute, University of Exeter, invites applications for a full-time, ESA-funded Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The appointment is fixed-term from 01.10.2026 to 13.01.2028 and based in Exeter, United Kingdom.

The role spans two ESA projects (PREDICT 80%, EO4TIPP 20%), focusing on Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation monitoring, spaceborne observation, and community engagement; you will analyse large climate datasets and contribute to reports and publications.

Responsibilities

• Analysing large environmental/climate datasets to detect precursors and gain understanding of tipping dynamics.
• Contributing to project management, including timeline tracking and coordination with project partners and funders.
• Preparing progress reports and deliverables for both projects.
• Reviewing and synthesising scientific literature on AMOC tipping dynamics for project deliverables.
• Supporting community consultation activities (surveys, workshops) related to AMOC monitoring.
• Co-authoring peer‑reviewed publications and presenting findings at conferences and project meetings.
• Collaborating with the wider project teams across both funded projects.

Job description

# Postdoctoral Research Fellow> Postdoctoral Research FellowThis ESA-funded full-time post is available from **01.10.2026** on a **fixed-term basis until 13.01.2028**.**The Role**Global Systems Institute, University of ExeterThe Global Systems Institute wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work across two ESA-funded research projects on Earth observation for monitoring Earth system tipping points: 80% of the post will be dedicated to the **PREDICT** project, and 20% **EO4TIPP**.On EO4TIPP, the successful applicant will contribute to evaluating the Earth observation architecture for monitoring Earth system tipping points. The successful applicant will focus on the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), including scientific process understanding of AMOC tipping dynamics, identifying key geophysical variables and their observability via spaceborne remote sensing, and supporting community consultation activities (expert surveys, workshops) on AMOC monitoring needs.The post will include:* Analysing large environmental/climate datasets to detect statistical precursors and gain process understanding of critical transitions in these systems.* Contributing to project management, including timeline tracking, milestone reporting, and coordination with project partners and funders.* Preparing progress reports and deliverables for both projects.* Reviewing and synthesising scientific literature on AMOC tipping dynamics for project deliverables.* Supporting community consultation activities (surveys, workshops, stakeholder engagement) related to AMOC monitoring.* Co-authoring peer-reviewed publications and presenting findings at conferences and project meetings.* Collaborating with the wider project teams across both funded projects.**About You**The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds; and make presentations at conferences and other events.Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.The closing date for applications is 14 October.**Further information**Please contact Dr Jesse Abrams, [e-mail] £43,482 (The starting salary will be from £43,482 on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.)LocationExeter, United KingdomLanguage RequirementsEnglish