Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a Radcliffe Meteorological Station Observer to assist with daily meteorological readings at the Radcliffe Meteorological Station which is spread across two sites in Oxford. Daily readings at exactly 9am GMT are required 365 days a year. The observer role also includes instrument assessment and maintenance, weather station maintenance, management of the data base, writing of monthly report and media interface.

This post is fixed term for three years and is offered on a variable hours basis.

About you

You will hold a degree in environmental science, meteorology, geography, engineering and working towards a doctorate in meteorology or climate science You will have experience in working with met station instruments and maintaining met station data bases. You will also have television and radio media experience. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities are essential.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' well-being, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
An excellent contributory pension scheme 38 days annual leave A comprehensive range of childcare services Family leave schemes Cycle loan scheme Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a covering letter with a supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. In your supporting statement, please explain how you meet each of the selection criteria found in the job description, and why you would like to do this role. See guidance at https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement.

The closing date for applications is

12.00 noon

on Tuesday 6th January 2026. Only applications submitted by this time will be considered.

The University of Oxford and The School of Geography and the Environment are Silver Athena SWAN holders. Applications are particularly welcome and encouraged from women, black, and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in posts in The School of Geography and the Environment. The School of Geography and the Environment are committed to equality and values diversity