Research Fellow Atmospheric Modelling

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Contract Type: Fixed Term (term until 30 September 2026 to complete specific time-limited work)

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.

Are you an ambitious researcher with an interest in atmospheric ozone? Do you have an established background in atmospheric modelling and a passion for climate science? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive Universities?

The School of Earth and Environment (SEE) is seeking to appoint a research scientist in atmospheric modelling, who will focus on improving our understanding of halocarbons in the atmosphere, and their impact on stratospheric ozone. You will be working state-of-the-art models as part of large UK collaboration on understanding the emissions and atmospheric impacts of chlorine, bromine and iodine-containing species. You will investigate the complex relationships between emissions of different chemical species, atmospheric transport and chemical processes. Your research will contribute to the range of halocarbon work which will inform future ozone-related policy decisions.

In this role, you will join an experienced and productive team within the department with a long track record of producing high-impact research relating to the physics and chemistry of the atmosphere. You will have a PhD in a related discipline, with experience of using atmospheric models in tandem with empirical data relating to atmospheric species such as halocarbons. You will have a track record of publishing your research and the ability to work as part of a dynamic research group. This role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to improvements in our ability to monitor of impact on the Earth’s ozone layer and to inform future policy decisions to reduce that impact.

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.

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!  

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

Professor Martyn Chipperfield, Email: m.chipperfield@leeds.ac.uk

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