Senior Research Scientist in Atmospheric Boundary-Layer Science

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Would you like to develop a programme of original research in the area of atmospheric boundary-layer science? Do you have a substantial track record of high-quality research publications in independently peer-reviewed journals? Are you someone who enjoys working collaboratively and keen to shape the strategic development of atmospheric boundary-layer science? If so, we want to hear from you!

The National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) is a world leading research centre, dedicated to the advancement of atmospheric science. Our research revolves around four key areas: air pollution, climate and global change, weather science, and digital atmosphere. We also provide the UK with state-of-the-art services for observing and modelling the atmosphere. These include a research aircraft, advanced ground-based observational facilities, computer modelling and support, and facilities for storing and analysing data. We play a significant and influential role in many international science programmes and provide advice, leadership, training and national capability in atmospheric science.

NCAS is supported by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and has over 250 members of staff embedded across UK universities and research institutes.

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual to develop and grow atmospheric boundary-layer research within NCAS. Understanding the role of the atmospheric boundary layer is crucial to addressing the key environmental and societal challenges driving NCAS science. Atmospheric boundary-layer science is therefore a high strategic priority for NCAS. This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic direction of NCAS in this area of research.

This will involve working with research teams across NCAS to deliver on the atmospheric boundary-layer science components of the NCAS science strategy/programme. You will liaise closely with the NCAS Weather Science Programme Lead to provide/develop leadership in the area of atmospheric boundary-layer science. The role will be based at the NCAS Leeds site, where it will contribute to developing a research group in this area.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

Interviews will be in person at Fairbairn House on 6 June 2025

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

If you are looking for an exciting and varied role where you have the potential to make a valued contribution to the work of a world-class research facility, apply today (via the ‘Apply’ button above).

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

Charles Chemel, Principal Research Scientist in Atmospheric Science 

Email: charles.chemel@ncas.ac.uk 

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