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Position
University of Exeter: Post Doctoral Research Associate/Fellow: 2 positions in Climate Research/Climate Intervention
Employer
University of Exeter
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and rank in the top 200 universities worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years. We are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers addressing fundamental issues facing humankind today. Over 99% of our research is of international quality, with 47% classified as world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
We actively engage with industry, business, and community partners to enhance research impact and improve student employability. Learn about our pioneering Green Futures research and our efforts to transform education for a changing world. Located in a beautiful part of the country, Exeter is one of the UK’s UNESCO Creative Cities.
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We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for interviews and workplaces. While all applicants are judged on merit, we especially welcome applications from underrepresented groups. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a diverse and inclusive environment where all voices are valued. We support gender equality (Athena SWAN, Juno), race equality (Race Equality Charter), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion), and are a Disability Confident employer.
Homepage: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/
Location
Exeter, United Kingdom
Sector
Academic
Relevant divisions
* Atmospheric Sciences (AS)
* Climate: Past, Present & Future (CL)
Type
Contract
Level
Experienced
Salary
€39,800 - €50,000 / Year (approximate salary in GBP: £34,610 - £42,632)
Required education
PhD
Application deadline
16 September 2025
Posted
29 August 2025
Job Description
Environment, Science and Economy Faculty
These new full-time posts are available with a flexible start date before 2025 on a 3-year fixed-term basis. Two positions are available.
The Faculty seeks to recruit two postdoctoral Research Fellows/Associates for three-year projects on modeling deliberate climate intervention to cool the planet and counteract global warming impacts. These positions are fully funded by the Quadrature Climate Foundation, with an expected start date by the end of December 2025.
The climate crisis may soon cause COP21 targets to be exceeded, leading to severe impacts. While mitigation is essential, greenhouse gases and climate change are projected to persist, risking extreme events and tipping points. The successful candidates will model the impacts of solar radiation modification (SRM) to assess feasibility objectively.
Post #1
The candidate will work on high-resolution modeling of Marine Cloud Brightening (MCB) and Marine Sky Brightening (MSB). These involve injecting sea-salt aerosols into marine boundary layers to brighten clouds and reflect sunlight, affecting local climate, air quality, visibility, wildfires, and extreme weather. The project will use high-resolution atmosphere-only and coupled atmosphere-ocean models to study deployment impacts and climate responses. Candidates should have strong climate modeling experience, preferably with UKESM1 or similar frameworks, and an understanding of aerosol impacts.
Post #2
This project involves developing a climate emulator for stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI), considering injection methods (amount, latitude, season, height). The emulator will be based on approaches similar to those used for volcanic eruption impact predictions, trained on climate model data for rapid policy-relevant results. Emulation of MCB may also be explored. Candidates should have experience with climate modeling, preferably UKESM1, and an interest in machine learning and emulator development.
How to apply
Further details and application forms are available on the University of Exeter website under the job search section. For more information, contact Prof Jim Haywood at j.m.haywood@exeter.ac.uk.
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