Postdoctoral Position – University of Exeter
Postdoctoral Research Associate or Postdoctoral Research Fellow University of Exeter– College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Science This full-time post is available immediately on a fixed-term basis until 31st March 2020 in the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences. The University of Exeter is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities. We combine world-class teaching with world-class research. Our research focuses on some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today, with 98% of our research rated as being of international quality in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. The post This position will participate in process-based investigations of the roles of El Nino and other teleconnections in affecting East Asian climate. This Newton Fund funded post is available from 1st September 2018. The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a wider team to investigate the role of model biases and drifts in seasonal-decadal forecasts systems in determining their ability to represent ENSO and ENSO teleconnections to East Asia. The post will include assessment of the behaviour of two seasonal and two seasonal-decadal prediction systems; the latest Met Office GLOSEA5 and Beijing Climate Centre BCC-CPS seasonal systems, and the Met Office DePreSys and IAP s2d systems. About you The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives and make presentations at conferences and other events. Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. Applicants will be able to manipulate complex climate model datasets, assess physical processes and prepare papers for publication in high-quality journals. What we can offer you Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research; Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly; An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development; Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career; A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon. Applications should be made via our website. For more information and to apply online please go to
www.exeter.ac.uk/jobs . Please quote reference number
P62800
in any correspondence. The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer, an Athena Swan accredited institution and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate or Postdoctoral Research Fellow University of Exeter– College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Science This full-time post is available immediately on a fixed-term basis until 31st March 2020 in the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences. The University of Exeter is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities. We combine world-class teaching with world-class research. Our research focuses on some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today, with 98% of our research rated as being of international quality in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. The post This position will participate in process-based investigations of the roles of El Nino and other teleconnections in affecting East Asian climate. This Newton Fund funded post is available from 1st September 2018. The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a wider team to investigate the role of model biases and drifts in seasonal-decadal forecasts systems in determining their ability to represent ENSO and ENSO teleconnections to East Asia. The post will include assessment of the behaviour of two seasonal and two seasonal-decadal prediction systems; the latest Met Office GLOSEA5 and Beijing Climate Centre BCC-CPS seasonal systems, and the Met Office DePreSys and IAP s2d systems. About you The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives and make presentations at conferences and other events. Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. Applicants will be able to manipulate complex climate model datasets, assess physical processes and prepare papers for publication in high-quality journals. What we can offer you Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research; Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly; An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development; Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career; A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon. Applications should be made via our website. For more information and to apply online please go to
www.exeter.ac.uk/jobs . Please quote reference number
P62800
in any correspondence. The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer, an Athena Swan accredited institution and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.
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