Research Scientist
Job reference: SRF34279
Location: University of Reading, UK
Closing date: 07/01/2021
Job live date: 08/12/2020
Salary: ?30,942 - ?40,322 per annum
Employment type: AR-Research
Department: School of Mathematical Physical & Computational Sciences
Division: National Centre for Atmospheric Science, Department of Meteorology
Hours per week: 1.00 FTE
Employment Basis/Type: Fixed term for 30 months
We seek a talented post-doctoral scientist to carry out research to better understand the representation of the subpolar North Atlantic Ocean circulation in coupled climate models and its sensitivity to model resolution. This research is an important component of a recently funded UKRI-NERC research project, SNAP-DRAGON, and is a collaboration between the National Centre for Atmospheric Science and several other research centres in the U.K. and U.S.
To understand the sensitivity of the subpolar North Atlantic Ocean circulation to resolution you will analyse and evaluate a suite of state-of-the-art coupled model simulations performed by the U.K. Met Office with varying atmospheric and oceanic resolutions. Furthermore, by using diagnostic tools you will understand the sensitivity of both the mean-state and variability of the subpolar North Atlantic Ocean circulation to the representation of atmospheric and oceanic processes.
You will have:
- A PhD or equivalent in mathematical or physical science, or should expect to shortly receive one
- Strong scientific analytical ability, creativity, and self-motivation
- Experience of analysing output from ocean or climate models, or similar datasets
- Good communication skills and the disposition to collaborate effectively with both internal and external project members
Informal Contact Details
Contact Role: Line Manager
Contact Name: Jon Robson
Contact Phone: +44 118 378 7473
Contact Email: j.i.robson@reading.ac.uk
Alternative Informal Contact Details
Contact Role: Co-Investigator
Contact Name: David Ferreira
Contact Phone: +44 118 378 7997
Contact Email: d.g.ferreira@reading.ac.uk
Closing date: 07/01/2021
Interview date: TBC
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.