Postdoctoral Opportunity – Climate & Earth System impacts of Solar Radiation Modification (UK)
Employer
University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and ranked 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, with Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Our research impact has grown significantly in recent years, and we are home to influential researchers tackling fundamental issues facing humankind today. Over 99 percent of our research is of international quality, with 47 percent classified as world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
We actively engage with industry, business, and community partners to enhance research impact, improve employability, and transform education. Located in Exeter, a UNESCO Creative City, our city is a vibrant tech hub, and we promote initiatives like Green Futures to address global challenges.
Research Areas
* Atmospheric Sciences (AS)
* Climate: Past, Present & Future (CL)
* Ocean Sciences (OS)
Position Details
* Type: Full time
* Level: Experienced
* Starting salary: from £34,132 (Grade E) or £42,882 (Grade F)
* Required education: PhD
* Application deadline: 20 August 2025
* Posted: 24 July 2025
The University of Exeter invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow (up to 3 years) to investigate the impacts of Marine Cloud Brightening (MCB), a form of Solar Radiation Modification (SRM), using the UKESM Earth system model.
We seek candidates experienced in analyzing large, complex climate model or Earth system datasets, with enthusiasm for designing and executing innovative climate simulations, supported by a leading research team.
This role is part of the MACLOUD project, led by the University of Exeter in collaboration with the Universities of Leeds, Reading, Manchester, and Oxford.
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