Climate Change Researcher

2 weeks ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom University of Leicester Recruitment Team Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Climate Change Researcher to contribute to our Palaeoclimatology 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 collect, develop, and analyse 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.

**About You**

To be considered, you should have a strong background in palaeoclimatology, palaeontology, or geology, with expertise in collecting and analysing data from these fields. Your knowledge of numerical climate models and their applications is also essential.

**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.



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