Paleoclimatology Expert

We are seeking a Paleoclimatology Expert to join our team at the University of Leicester. This role is part of a Leverhulme Trust-funded project that aims to understand Earth's climate in the Ediacaran and Cambrian periods.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant discipline and experience working with palaeoclimate proxy data or global-scale numerical climate models. They will be responsible for collecting, developing, and analysing geological and palaeontological datasets to ground-truth simulations and identify potential feedbacks between the environment and macro-evolution.

This position offers opportunities for overseas fieldwork and presenting research at international conferences. The candidate will be part of a collaborative research team spanning universities in Leicester, Cambridge, and Burgundy.

**Job Description**

This role involves contributing to a Leverhulme Trust-funded project that focuses on understanding Earth's climate in the Ediacaran and Cambrian periods. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and experience working with palaeoclimate proxy data or global-scale numerical climate models.

**What We Offer**

We provide a competitive salary package of £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, an excellent pension scheme, and generous annual leave allowance. Our supportive environment allows for career development and collaboration with diverse colleagues. As a forward-thinking employer, we embed equality, diversity, and inclusion into all aspects of our work, prioritising the wellbeing of staff and sustainability of our environment.