Postdoctoral Research Associate / Fellow

College of Life and Environmental Sciences

This full-time post is available from 5 September 2022 on a fixed term basis until 30 September 2023, with the potential to extend for an additional 12 months subject to performance. This post offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus (Cornwall) and some time at home.

The post

The College wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate / Fellow to support the work of Dr. Ed Gasson. This Royal Society funded post is available from September 2022. The successful applicant will work in collaboration with Dr. Matthew Palmer at the Met Office and the post will involve a secondment to the Met Office.

This exciting opportunity will focus on high impact, low probability future sea level rise scenarios caused by changes in the Antarctic Ice Sheet. A particular focus will be on timing and rates of meltwater production on the surface of ice shelves. The work will make use of the CMIP6 UKESM ensemble and an offline ice sheet model. Tasks will include regional nested hindcast and forecast simulations as well as whole Antarctic Ice Sheet simulations to 2300.

About you

At Associate level, the successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

At Fellow level, the successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.

Applicants will possess a PhD (or be nearing completion at Associate level) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will have experience in computer programming (ideally Fortran).

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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 multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Cornwall

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Further information

For further information please contact Dr Edward Gasson, [email protected]

The closing date for completed applications 6 June 2022. Interviews are expected to take place shortly afterwards.