Research Scientist

1 month ago


Exeter Devon, United Kingdom Met Office Full time €46,974

We're looking for an exceptional Scientist to help us make a difference to our planet. As our Scientist, the job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week from home. Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week, but we would also consider applicants wishing to work a minimum of 22 hours per week and we will also try our best to consider those intending to work a job share. Whilst this is a temporary position for 2 years, there is potential for it to develop into a permanent position.
From science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction. We help individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. We're a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impact
You will develop an excellent understanding of how weather information is used in industry across the surface transport, energy, retail and infrastructure sectors. Your work will combine this with your relevant scientific and technical background to develop and support the next generation of weather forecast services for new and existing Met Office customers, for example in helping rail network operators to run a safe and efficient railway system or supporting the UK's clean energy transition.
Researching cutting edge science and technology to utilise weather and climate data as well as industry data to produce outputs that benefit our industry customers.
Developing high quality scientific computing code to undertake the required data analysis and designing and building forecast production systems.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to successfully deliver a range of projects.
Clearly communicating science through reports and presentations to customers and peers.
Carry out the scientific and technical activities to ensure timely delivery of operational services for the benefit of our customers.
The Met Office is Great Place to Work UK certified. We are also featured on their 'Best Workplaces in Tech' 2023 and 2024 lists, as well as their '54 Best Workplaces for Women' 2023 list.
As our Scientist, your total reward package will be up to £46,974 annually, which includes:
~£An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 27%
~ Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave

Experience and knowledge in a physical science or quantitative scientific discipline, plus experience equivalent to several years working post-graduate in an applied scientific discipline.
Demonstrable experience of using scientific and technical insight to carry out work on the application of scientific and analytical methods to solve applied research problems.
Strong scientific computing skills (e.g. in Python) and demonstrated experience of writing and modifying complex code and producing high quality analyses using appropriate quality assurance tools and processes.
Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills with the ability to understand user needs and communicate complex scientific or technical information to a range of audiences.
Strong team player with the ability to work and collaborate as a dynamic and productive member of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver projects including the provision of scientific/technical advice to other team members.
Please complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria in the supporting statement questionnaire. How we can help
You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us.



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