BrightSpark Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Reading - Department of Meteorology

Location: Reading

Salary: £36,636 to £46,049 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 12th September 2025

Closes: 19th October 2025

Job Ref: SRF51777

Full time, Fixed term until 31/08/28

Closing Date: 23:59 19 October 2025

Interview Date: Week starting 3 November 2025

We are seeking a full time, fixed term PostDoctoral Research Assistant to work on the newly funded BrightSpark project, particularly on the modelling of the effects of charge release on cloud microphysics.

Attempting to actively mitigate harmful levels of climate change is a hugely important development with potential positive effects on societies worldwide. BrightSpark is an ARIA funded project to examine the role of charge release in increasing the reflectivity of marine stratus cloud to help cool the climate.

You will have:

• A PhD (or shortly expect to receive) in Atmospheric Science or highly related relevant field
• A proven track record in relevant atmospheric science modelling
• Knowledge of cloud microphysics and/or aerosol science

Contact details for advert

Contact Name: Prof Maarten Ambaum

Contact Job Title: Professor

Contact Email address: m.h.p.ambaum@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Prof Giles Harrison

Alternative Contact Job Title: Professor

Alternative Contact Email address: r.g.harrison@reading.ac.uk

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.