Research Scientist

National Centre for Atmospheric Science; Reading; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Post-Doctoral Research Scientist to join a dynamic team focused on high impact weather and climate change. This role offers the chance to work on the CANARI project, where you will conduct simulations of extreme storms and analyze their implications for the UK climate. You'll be part of a supportive research environment that provides access to advanced resources and opportunities for career growth. If you have a passion for climate science and want to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Expertise in high impact weather and regional climate change.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating simulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform simulations of extreme storms and analyze their impacts.
• Collaborate with partners on climate change research.

Skills

Numerical Modelling

Climate Change Analysis

Extreme Weather Analysis

Education

PhD in Climate Science or related field

Job description

Location: School of Mathematical Physical and Computational Sciences, University of Reading

Salary: £34,980 – £44,263 per annum

Contract length: Fixed term until 31 March 2027

Contract type: Full time

Closing date: Tuesday 6 May 2025

Interview date: Thursday 15 May 2025

Are you a researcher with expertise in high impact weather, regional climate change, or numerical modelling? We seek a talented Post-Doctoral Research Scientist to join the CANARI project (Climate Change in the Arctic-North Atlantic Region and Impacts on the UK) to carry out and analyse simulations of extreme storms impacting the UK in present and future climates.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of climate and high impact weather within the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) at the University of Reading. As part of a well-established research group, you will work in a collaborative and supportive environment with access to cutting-edge resources and opportunities for career development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing simulations of present and future extreme storms forced by boundary conditions from the CANARI Large Ensemble
• Analysing and evaluating the simulations, with a particular focus on the impact of climate change on heavy precipitation, inland flooding, and extreme winds
• Collaborating with CANARI partners on regional climate change and high-impact weather

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Ben Harvey, Senior Research Scientist

Email: [e-mail]