Postdoctoral researcher in high-resolution modelling of aerosol-cloud interactions to assess Marine Cloud Brightening

Atmospheric Physics, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PU

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher in High-resolution Modelling of Aerosol-cloud interactions to assess Marine Cloud Brightening.

This position is part of the are provided by the UKRI NERC project MACLOUD (Marine CLOUD Brightening) with partners across the UK to utilise state-of-the art multi-scale modelling to assess the potential of MCB strategies and associated risks. Successful applicants will work closely with our national and international collaborators and are expected to develop innovative research approaches. The role also includes the possibility to co-advice doctoral students. Results should be presented at national and international meetings as well as published in leading subject and high-impact publications.

Applicants should hold a PhD/DPhil, (or close to completion) in atmospheric physics or related fields.

Experience in atmospheric physics and track record in atmospheric modelling and the constraint of atmospheric models with observations are essential as well as strong computing skills, including the knowledge of UNIX/Linux, Fortran, Python, or other high-level languages.

The post is full time and fixed term for 3 years.

The closing date for applications is noon UK time on Friday, 20 June 2025.

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description.

Contact Person: Recruitment Team

Vacancy ID: 179686

Contact Phone:

Closing Date & Time: 20-Jun-2025 12:00

Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 7

Contact Email: recruitment@physics.ox.ac.uk

Salary (£): Grade 7RS: £38, 674 - £49, 913 per annum