Scientist Regional Climate Modelling

Hamad Bin Khalifa University; Qatar; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Qatar is recruiting for a climate science role focused on developing and optimizing climate models. The successful candidate will engage with government agencies and stakeholders and will be involved in publishing research and securing funding.

The ideal candidate should have a PhD in Climate Science or a related field, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and strong programming and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of postdoctoral or industry experience in climate modeling and analysis.
• Strong background in regional climate modeling, including bias correction techniques.
• Excellent scientific communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and apply regional climate model simulations.
• Assess climate change impacts on urban environments, energy, and water resources.
• Lead and contribute to research funding applications at national and international levels.

Skills

Climate modeling

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Programming (Python, R, MATLAB, NCL)

Education

PhD in Climate Science or related fields

Job description

Job Role Description

• Develop, optimize, and apply regional climate model simulations (e.g., using WRF or other models).
• Assess climate change impacts on key sectors such as urban environments, energy, and water resources.
• Investigate climate adaptation strategies and develop related policy recommendations.
• Engage with government agencies, industry stakeholders, and the public to communicate climate risks and solutions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on climate resilience and sustainability research.
• Publish high‑quality peer‑reviewed research in leading international journals and present findings at major scientific conferences.
• Lead and contribute to competitive research funding applications at national and international levels.
• Contribute to the mentorship and supervision of postgraduate students, research assistants, and early‑career researchers.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• PhD in Climate Science, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years of postdoctoral or industry experience in climate modeling and analysis.
• Strong background in regional climate modeling, including bias correction techniques for climate simulations.
• Familiarity with climate impact assessment frameworks and adaptation planning.
• Strong programming skills (Python, R, MATLAB, NCL) for data analysis and model development, including high-performance computing.
• Excellent scientific communication skills, including public engagement experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Proven record of peer-reviewed publications and contributions to climate and environmental research or applied health studies.

Additional Requirements

• Experience working in arid and extreme climate regions.
• Previous engagement with policy development and climate risk communication.
• Experience securing research funding and managing projects.