Job Description

The National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) seeks a postdoctoral fellow to be based in the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading. We need a motivated scientist interested in working on Earth System Data Assimilation, and evaluation of the Coupled Energy, Water and Carbon cycles, using remotely sensed data and model reanalyses. The work will initially involve diagnosing existing data products and developing improved products by assessing energy, water and carbon budgets over land and oceans. The post is funded via the NCEO Long term strategic and International science programmes.

You will join with experienced modelling, satellite remote sensing and data assimilation teams at Reading University and you also collaborate with key scientists from other institutes in the National Centre for Earth Observation, the European Space agency, the UK Met Office, and the ECMWF who are at the forefront of this challenging area of climate science. A strong technical capability in large scale geospatial data analysis will be required.

This is a full-time, fixed term post of up to 24 months. NCEO receives long-term national capability funding from NERC. It may be possible to extend the post subject to the availability of funding, and alignment to NCEO\'s future strategic scientific requirements. The postholder will be appointed either at Grade 6 or Grade 7, depending on their relevant skills and experience.

You will have:

• A PhD in the physical sciences, maths or computing (or soon to be awarded)
• Experience of numerical geospatial modelling or data analysis
• A strong motivation for research and good verbal and written communication skills

NCEO (https://www.nceo.ac.uk/) is a NERC research centre with more than 130 scientists distributed across leading UK universities and research organisations. The postholder will be based with a large group of NCEO staff in the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading, part of the School of Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences. The School is also home to the Data Assimilation Research Centre, involving 8 academic staff and around 25 postdoctoral researchers and PhD students researching theoretical and applied aspects of data assimilation. We strive to cultivate an open, interactive and friendly working environment. The School is delighted to have held an Athena SWAN Silver award since 2014 for our commitment to proactive gender-neutral employment practice, and we ensure strong support for those with disabilities and flexible working arrangements throughout our departments. The University is a Stonewall Global Diversity Champion.



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Keith Haines

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+44 118 3788742

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Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants should ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement under the PBS. There is further information about this on the .

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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