Scientific Software Engineer for Earth System Modelling

European Geosciences Union; Exeter; On-site; GBP 41,000 - GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental research organization is seeking a Scientific Software Engineer to improve climate and Earth system models. Based in Exeter, this role involves developing hybrid-resolution models and supporting high-resolution climate simulations. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to investigate climate tipping points and contribute to early-warning systems for abrupt changes. This is a contract position with a salary range of £41,064 to £48,822 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience with Earth system modeling and climate science.
• Strong programming skills in relevant languages.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize new hybrid-resolution configurations of the UK's Earth system model.
• Improve model performance and scalability.
• Support high-resolution simulations exploring climate tipping points.

Skills

Programming expertise

Software engineering

Climate modeling

Analytical skills

Job description

A leading environmental research organization is seeking a Scientific Software Engineer to improve climate and Earth system models. Based in Exeter, this role involves developing hybrid-resolution models and supporting high-resolution climate simulations. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to investigate climate tipping points and contribute to early-warning systems for abrupt changes. This is a contract position with a salary range of £41,064 to £48,822 annually.