Research Fellow in Antarctic Weather and Climate Extremes (Amanda Maycock)

University of Leeds - Faculty of Environment - School of Earth and Environment - Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science (ICAS)

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Contract type: Fixed term (for 23 months)

Interview date: Friday 27th March 2026

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a background in weather and climate science? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?

You will join a team of climate scientists at the University of Leeds to work on the new NERC-funded Drivers and Impacts of Extreme Weather Events in Antarctica (ExtAnt) project. ExtAnt is a 4-year project coordinated by the British Antarctic Survey and involving five UK universities. You will work with Prof Amanda Maycock and Dr Andrew Ross to investigate the drivers of weather and climate extremes in Antarctica. You will analyse observation datasets and single forcing large ensemble simulations to establish the role of different climate drivers for Antarctic extreme events. You will investigate the role of large-scale dynamical variability in Antarctic extreme events. You will work collaboratively with scientists at the British Antarctic Survey and the other partner universities.

You will have, or be close to obtaining, a PhD in the field of Atmospheric, Ocean or Climate Science and have extensive experience of using models and observations to study weather and climate processes. You will have knowledge of atmospheric dynamics. You will have evidence of a strong commitment to publishing scientific results at an international level.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/global-talent

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Prof Amanda Maycock
Email: A.C.Maycock@leeds.ac.uk