Overview

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is currently looking for a Climate Modeller to join the Atmosphere, Ice and Climate Team. The position will be working on the BAS component of a NERC Standard Grant entitled ‘Atmospheric Forcing of the Iceland Sea’ (AFIS). In the first year of this position, you will be focusing on simulations of recent climate conditions using the UK Met Office atmospheric model (MetUM) and evaluating these simulations against available observational data, including data gathered during the AFIS field campaign. During the second year, the focus will move to conducting simulations of projections of future 21st Century climate change.

To be successful in this position, you will be an atmospheric scientist with experience in running and evaluating climate models. You will have a background in climate dynamics/processes, which will be key to the design and interpretation of climate model experiments. You will also have excellent interpersonal skills to work both independently and as a part of a team.

Qualifications: PhD or equivalent experience in atmospheric science.

Duration: Fixed-Term Appointment (2 Years)

Salary: In the range of £28,200 to £30,600 per annum

On-line application forms and further information are available on our website at www.bas.ac.uk/jobs

These are also available from the Human Resources Section, British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET. Tel: (01223) 221508.

Please quote reference: BAS 121/16
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 15th January 2017
Interviews are scheduled to be held on w/c 30th January 2017
Proposed start date: 1 July 2017

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. People from ethnic minorities are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome.

See: https://secure.antarctica.ac.uk/employment/vacancies/job.php?JobID=1235