Postdoctoral Researcher — Earth System Modelling & Tipping Points

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK research university is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join a team focused on Earth system modelling and climate change risks. The role involves developing a high-resolution model to investigate tipping points in the global climate system. Candidates should have a PhD and experience in relevant fields. As this position is based at the Met Office in Exeter, successful candidates will gain valuable integration with the UKESM core team while contributing to important climate research.

Qualifications

• Experience in Earth system modelling.
• Understanding of global climate systems and tipping points.
• Familiarity with high-resolution climate models.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply a high-resolution Earth system model.
• Contribute to a multi-centre project assessing climate change risks.
• Collaborate with a team focused on UKESM development.

Skills

Earth system modelling

Climate change assessment

Scientific research

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

A leading UK research university is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join a team focused on Earth system modelling and climate change risks. The role involves developing a high-resolution model to investigate tipping points in the global climate system. Candidates should have a PhD and experience in relevant fields. As this position is based at the Met Office in Exeter, successful candidates will gain valuable integration with the UKESM core team while contributing to important climate research.