Research Scientist in Extreme Weather Events

2 months ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom University of Reading Full time

We seek a motivated researcher to develop storylines of extreme weather events, including their attribution.

Extreme weather events are increasing in frequency and intensity, leading to more severe impacts. Understanding how these types of extreme event have already changed, and will change in the near-future, is of critical importance to inform decisions on adaptation.

This project will develop a reanalysis-based approach to translate observed historical and recent extreme weather events into different climates to quantitatively describe how those weather events and their impacts would be different in warmer or cooler 'counter-factual' worlds.

You will work within the National Centre for Atmospheric Science in the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading, one of the world's largest research centres focusing on the science of weather and climate. This project is part of a collaboration with the University of Edinburgh.

You will have:

  • a PhD in physical or mathematical sciences, or expect shortly to obtain this, or equivalent research experience, with a publication record appropriate to experience
  • knowledge of, and experience analysing, climate reanalyses and extreme weather events
  • the ability to communicate effectively and to develop and maintain productive collaborations
  • excellent analytical, problem solving and programming skills

Closing date: 21st August 2024
Interviews will be held: September 2024 (TBC)

Informal contact details
Contact role: Professor of climate science
Contact name: Prof. Ed Hawkins
Contact email:

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a leading LGBT+ rights organisation. We are also a Disability Confident Level 1 employer. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

£33,966 to £44,263 per annum



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