Overview
Post Doctoral Research Associate - North Atlantic Jet Stream Under Climate Change (CHS250) role at University of Lincoln. The Department of Geography is developing its research profile in meteorology and climate science. The project is a NERC-funded 28-month program titled “Understanding the drivers and implications of a more variable North Atlantic jet stream under climate change (JetVar)”, led by Edward Hanna, Professor of Climate Science and Meteorology. The project will evaluate jet-stream changes using state-of-the-art global climate model simulations and observation-based climate datasets, and apply machine learning tools to study the relationship between proposed jet-stream drivers and jet-stream variability. The aim is to develop robust predictions of changes in North Atlantic jet-stream variability to the year 2100 and to provide guidance for end-users and stakeholders regarding climate-related impacts.
JetVar involves close collaboration with Co-Investigators and Partners at the Universities of Reading, Sheffield and Newcastle, the Met Office, Environment Agency, National Energy System Operator and the Wildlife Trust.
Responsibilities
Join the NERC JetVar project in a PDRA role with responsibilities including statistical analysis and/or modelling, computer programming, and, preferably, a meteorology/climate background. You will work on the project to advance understanding of the North Atlantic jet stream under climate change and contribute to state-of-the-art climate research. The project is expected to begin on 1 December 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
You will have recently finished (or be finishing) a PhD or PDRA position and have an interest in working in the Department of Geography/Climate Research Group. For enquiries or an informal discussion about the post, please contact Prof. Edward Hanna (ehanna@lincoln.ac.uk).
Details
Closing Date: 30 Sep 2025
Department: Research
Salary: £38,249 per annum
Contract: Fixed-term for 25-28 months, full-time at 1 FTE.
Qualifications
* Experience of statistical analysis and/or modelling, computer programming, and preferably some meteorology/climate background.
* PhD or PDRA level preparation or near completion, with a clear interest in the Department of Geography/Climate Research Group.
Job function
* Research
* Analyst
* Information Technology
Industries
* Higher Education
Note: This post is for a fixed-term appointment. This description retains the key information and contact details from the original posting.
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