Research Scientist: Reconstructing Historic European Windstorms

Emetsoc; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned academic institution in the UK is seeking a motivated Research Scientist to enhance historical windstorm reconstructions. The successful candidate will leverage a reanalysis system while collaborating with insurance companies. A PhD in physical or mathematical sciences or equivalent research experience is required. Key skills include knowledge of climate reanalyses, analytical abilities, and effective communication. This role contributes significantly to understanding past extreme weather events, ensuring current risk estimates are reliable.

Qualifications

• PhD in physical or mathematical sciences or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of climate reanalyses and dynamics of extreme weather.
• Experience analysing climate reanalyses or similar datasets.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain collaborations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Use reanalysis system to improve historical windstorm reconstructions.
• Produce and analyse improved dynamical reconstructions of key windstorms.

Skills

Knowledge of climate reanalyses

Analysis of climate datasets

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Programming skills

Education

PhD in physical or mathematical sciences

Job description

A renowned academic institution in the UK is seeking a motivated Research Scientist to enhance historical windstorm reconstructions. The successful candidate will leverage a reanalysis system while collaborating with insurance companies. A PhD in physical or mathematical sciences or equivalent research experience is required. Key skills include knowledge of climate reanalyses, analytical abilities, and effective communication. This role contributes significantly to understanding past extreme weather events, ensuring current risk estimates are reliable.