Research Scientist

Closing date: 23:59 on 6th May 2025

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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; https://canari.ac.uk/) to carry out and analyse simulations of extreme storms impacting the UK in present and future climates.

Why Join Us?

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

You will have:

• A PhD (or expect shortly to obtain this) or equivalent research experience in atmospheric science, engineering, physics or mathematics (or a closely related subject).
• Good programming and data analysis skills
• The ability to apply your skills and knowledge to the analysis of climate change and high impact weather

The position is available to start immediately, ending on 31st Mar 2027.
Interviews will be held: 15 May

Contact Name: Ben Harvey
Contact Job Title: Senior Research Scientist
Contact Email address: b.j.harvey@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Oscar Martínez-Alvarado
Alternative Contact Job Title: Senior Research Scientist
Alternative Contact Email address: o.martinezalvarado@reading.ac.uk

The University of Reading is a campus-based University and there it is a general expectation for colleagues to be present on campus for the majority of the working week.

We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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