Job description
Job summary
The impact of atmospheric aerosols on clouds is uncertain, difficult to observe and tricky to simulate in climate models. As part of the Horizon Europe CERTAINTY project, the Grantham Institute is looking for a Researcher in Cloud Physics and Machine Learning to help address these challenges.
We invite applications for a 30-month Research Associate position at the Grantham Institute/Department of Physics, where you will apply novel machine-learning based techniques to new observational data, building our understanding of aerosol impacts on clouds and evaluating the newest generation of climate and weather models.
You will join the cloud physics team in Grantham Institute and Department of Physics, working with researchers on a range of problems involving clouds, aerosols and their impact on the climate. More information on our research can be found at https://www.cloudsandclimate.com. The role will also involve working with partner European institutions from across the CERTAINTY project.
Duties and responsibilities
• Carry out research aimed at understanding the role of aerosols and clouds in the climate system.
• Report on progress and results of this research.
• Maintain awareness of current progress in relevant research areas.
• Contribute to an active scientific environment in the Department through group meetings, seminars etc.
Other Duties
• Contribute to activities such as public engagement, knowledge exchange and policy advice, where appropriate.
• Undertake any necessary training and/or development.
• Fulfil any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post.
Essential requirements
These include:
• Hold, or be near completion of, a PhD in Physics, Meteorology, Engineering or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience.
• Experience of working within a research team and demonstrably meeting specific deadlines
• Track record of producing high quality research publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences, commensurate with experience.
• Knowledge of research methods and statistical procedures
• Knowledge of scientific computing programming languages such as Python, R or equivalent
• Understanding of essential physics and dynamics of the atmosphere.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Please note that job descriptions cannot be exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
Further information
The position is full time, fixed term for up to 30 months. You will be expected to start in March 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.
• Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant.
If you are thinking about applying for this job and want to discuss it further, please contact Dr Edward Gryspeerdt, e.gryspeerdt@imperial.ac.uk.
Want help submitting your application? Please visit the Grantham Institute’s Tips on how to submit a successful application.
Should you have any queries about the application process, please contact Gosia Gayer, g.gayer@imperial.ac.uk.
Hybrid working may be considered for this role. Staff working in roles that are suitable for hybrid working will normally be expected to work 60% of their time onsite. The opportunity for hybrid working will be discussed at interview.
More information is available on the following web page: Work Location Categories (from 30 September 2023) | Administration and support services | Imperial College London
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Documents
• Job Description Research Associate.pdf
