Overview
Boundary Layer and Orographic Processes Foundation Scientist role at Met Office. This range is provided by Met Office. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
We are looking for an exceptional Boundary Layer and Orographic Processes Foundation Scientist to help us make a difference to our planet. This role may be suitable for hybrid working (part in the office, part remote). The location advertised will be your contractual place of work. This opportunity is full time (37 hours per week) or a minimum of 30 hours per week can be considered. We will try to agree a flexible pattern that works for everyone.
World of work
From science to technology, meteorology to management, and planning to communication, Met Office helps improve weather accuracy and climate prediction. We support individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive.
Responsibilities
* Evaluate current and prototype regional forecast model configurations by comparing to observations.
* Investigate how the surface and topography modulate the local thermodynamic state and contribute to low-visibility conditions.
* Develop better representation of the key atmospheric processes to improve forecasts.
* Present your work to key stakeholders.
* Contribute to project reports and the publication of scientific papers.
What you will learn and contribute
The BLOG group studies boundary layer and orographic processes, winds over mountains, turbulence interactions with clouds, radiation and precipitation, and how research translates to operational forecasts for decision-making. You will work with Operational Meteorologists and teams focusing on postprocessing and verification to identify customer requirements and prioritise future model developments.
Essential Criteria, skills and experience
* Expert by nature: Knowledge and experience equivalent to a university degree (2:1 or above) in physical sciences with a strong mathematical component.
* Expert by nature: Experience in using scientific software to analyse and interpret data.
* We keep evolving: Willingness to learn new IT skills, including Python, Fortran and Linux, and the ability to run and develop models on a supercomputer.
* We are a force for good: Good oral and written communication skills to explain complex scientific information to diverse audiences.
* We live and breathe it: Ability to work independently on challenging problems and deliver high-quality scientific output.
* We are better together: Ability to work effectively as part of a team and deliver quality outputs on time.
* We live and breathe it: Desire to apply scientific analysis to understand the world and deliver useful outputs to stakeholders.
How to apply
If you share our values, please apply and complete your career history with evidence against the essential criteria in the supporting statement questionnaire. CARL (Context, Action, Result and Learning) is recommended for presenting experience and skills.
Closing date 09/11/2025 at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from 24/11/2025. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed.
Rewards and benefits
Your total reward package will be up to £40,524 annually, which includes:
* An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.97%
* Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave
Other information
Using AI in your application is welcome for drafting or refining, as long as it reflects your own skills and experience. All hiring decisions are made by people. We welcome questions and can provide adjustments during applications. We require Security clearance; eligibility requires residence in the UK for the last 3 of the last 5 years, with 2 of those years immediately preceding the application. Full clearance must be achieved within the first 6 months. We are an equal opportunities employer and recruit on merit in line with the Civil Service Code. You must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Science
Industries: Professional Services
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