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Wildfire and Uncertainty Research Scientist

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Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom UKCEH Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Research Scientist to join our team at UKCEH. As a Wildfire and Uncertainty Research Scientist, you will play a critical role in driving innovative research and making a real difference in understanding and mitigating extreme wildfire challenges.

Key Responsibilities
  • Investigate the ecological impacts of extreme fires on tropical and peatland ecosystems, and the carbon emitted from these fires.
  • Contribute to the annual "State of Wildfires" report, reviewing the previous year's extreme fire activity.
  • Be part of the ConFire/FLAME and JULES-INFERNO development team, contributing to the ISIMIP project and fire model parameterisations in UKESM, including modelling landscape and peatland fires.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and key partners such as the UK Met Office, ECMWF, and the University of East Anglia.
Requirements
  • A PhD in a relevant science area, or a Master's degree with equivalent relevant experience.
  • Excellent programming skills in a high-level language (e.g., Python) with experience of using Linux and running numerical models.
  • Demonstration of use of statistics and observational comparisons in data analysis or numerical modelling studies.
  • Experience in communicating activities and outcomes to a range of audiences.
  • Ability to translate technical concepts and provide specialist guidance and advice to others.
  • A willingness to travel, with frequent visits to Exeter, and potential additional travel requirements.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • The opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects and collaborate with leading experts in the field.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.
  • The chance to make a real difference in understanding and mitigating extreme wildfire challenges.
About UKCEH

UKCEH is a leading independent, not-for-profit research institute committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support you need to thrive. We are dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and understanding of the natural environment, and to using this knowledge to benefit society.