Join us as a Hydrologist at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH).
We are looking for a Water Resources Hydrologist to join our acclaimed Water Resources & Drought group at UKCEH’s Wallingford site. You’ll be joining a small collaborative and progressive team of friendly scientists, focusing on advancing water resources management from catchment to global scales.
Within this role, you’ll apply a range of hydrological models to understand catchment hydrology in the UK and internationally, supporting operational hydrology and water demand analysis. Working within a specialist team, you’ll contribute to cutting-edge research that informs sustainable water management worldwide.
You will tackle issues such as integrating climate and hydrological data to better understand water availability and seek improvements to the estimation of water demands and abstractions from both surface water and groundwater sources. You’ll play a key role in delivering scientific evidence to support integrated water management and contribute to the development of decision-support tools for governments and agencies worldwide.
Projects that the team are currently working on include:
* Hydro-JULES
* International Science for Net Zero Plus
* PACIFIC
* GOVAQUA
Your main responsibilities will include:
* Undertaking reviews, data collection activities, ensuring timely and consistent production of good quality data
* Experience with one or more of GIS, Access databases and Excel, with an ability to programme in Python or R
* Applying a range of models under current and future scenarios
* Preparing formatted data or figures, contributing to the production of reports and scientific papers
* Supporting digital asset activities
We are looking for somebody who has:
* A 2:1 degree (or above) in an appropriate subject, equivalent qualification or sufficient relevant experience
* Experience in one or more of GIS, Microsoft SQL server, Access databases and Excel, with an ability to programme in Python or R
* Effective communication and teamworking skills
* A commitment to your own professional development
* Good IT skills with proficiency using Microsoft Office 365
* Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas
UKCEH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including financial incentives and wellbeing-oriented perks, such as 27 days annual leave, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, peer reward and recognition scheme, and enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
At UKCEH, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from neurodivergent candidates and those with disabilities.
Please apply by submitting your CV along with a covering letter that highlights any qualifications, skills or experience you believe are relevant to this role.
Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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