"Research Fellow in Land-Atmosphere Interactions"

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

Location: Leeds

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum (Grade 7)

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Job Ref: ENVEE1857

Closes: 12th January 2026

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Contract type: Fixed Term (for 18 months)

Overview of the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced researcher to improve our understanding of land-atmosphere interactions of tropical forests. This position will improve our understanding how tropical forests and tropical deforestation impact local and regional climate with a focus on temperature and rainfall.

In this project you will use state of the art numerical climate models to assess the impacts of different land cover scenarios on local and regional climate. You will evaluate models against in-situ and remote sensed observations of climate.

You will have (or be close to obtaining) a relevant PhD and have expertise in a relevant area of atmospheric science (or a related physical science). You will be able to demonstrate commitment to publication of original results at an international level. Working within a large, vibrant and internationally recognised research team, alongside others working on related projects, the project will offer the opportunity to work in collaboration with leading scientists in the UK and across tropical forest nations.

To explore this post further, or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Professor Dominick Spracklen, email: D.V.spracklen@leeds.ac.uk

Downloads: Candidate Brief (PDF)