Postdoctoral Researcher in improving source attribution of CO2 emissions
Postdoctoral Researcher in improving source attribution of CO2 emissions
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Job Description
Grade UE07:per annum
College of Science & Engineering School of GeoSciences
Fulltime: 35 hours per week
Fixedterm: Until 31 December 2027 30 months)
The Opportunity:
The central aim of the Paris Agreement to limit the global average temperature increase to well below two degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels by reducing greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions demands robust mitigation strategies. On a national scale effective climate action hinges on pinpointing the key drivers of atmospheric GHG changes. However simply tracking atmospheric CO levels offers an incomplete picture of the responsible emissions. Two cuttingedge methods rise to this challenge: the collocated measurement of molecular oxygen and CO isotopologues offering a powerful lens through which we can quantify the fossil fuel contribution to atmospheric CO. The postholder will develop the GEOSChem atmospheric chemistry transport model to describe atmospheric CO isotopologues and atmospheric oxygen so they can be used to improve source attribution of changes in atmospheric measurements of CO. This post is part of two NERCfunded projects (see Job Description for further details).
This post is fulltime 35 hours per week) and is fixed term until 31 December 2027.
This post will appointed at Grade UE07.1 which is 40497 / within a range of.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- A PhD (or a PhD submitted) in a relevant quantitative scientific discipline.
- Experience in developing and running an atmospheric transport model.
- Experience in interpreting data.
- Experience with FORTRAN and Python computer languages.
- Proven ability to work independently and efficiently.
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Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
CV
Cover letter that describes your previous research experience.
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- At the University of Edinburgh you will join a group of researchers that study various aspects of atmospheric composition on Earth. These include surface emissions uptake and atmospheric chemistry and transport of trace gases and aerosols. The group widely uses in situ and remotely sensed measurements computers models and advanced data analysis techniques to gain a better fundamental understanding of the composition of Earths atmosphere. Our group website: competitive salary
- An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits such as a generous holiday entitlement competitive pension schemes staff discounts and familyfriendly initiatives. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on ourright to work webpages(opens new browser tab)
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Offices English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 26 May 2025.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held 2 weeks after deadline.
Employment Type
Full-Time
