Research Associate: Atmospheric Gravity Waves & ML Climate

UK Space Jobs; Matlock Bath CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath-based research group is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to study atmospheric gravity waves and their role in weather and climate. You will work with international collaborators, combining satellite observations, ground-based measurements, and high-resolution simulations.

The role emphasizes ML/AI techniques to address observational challenges and to develop physically-consistent wave measurements for climate models. Flexible development opportunities and international exposure are offered.

Qualifications

• PhD in atmospheric science or related field, or near completion.
• Experience analyzing scientific data and developing research software.
• Interest in applying ML/AI to atmospheric observations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate generation and propagation of atmospheric gravity waves.
• Analyze NASA/ESA satellite observations with ground-based data and simulations.
• Learn and apply ML/AI to combine measurements of gravity waves.
• Develop, apply and evaluate a gravity wave parameterisation for climate models.
• Publish in high-impact journals and contribute to open-source scientific software.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaborative teamwork

Scientific programming

Education

PhD in atmospheric science, physics, meteorology, mathematics or related field

Tools

Python

ML/AI methods

Job description

Bath-based research group is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to study atmospheric gravity waves and their role in weather and climate. You will work with international collaborators, combining satellite observations, ground-based measurements, and high-resolution simulations.

The role emphasizes ML/AI techniques to address observational challenges and to develop physically-consistent wave measurements for climate models. Flexible development opportunities and international exposure are offered.