Overview
Boundary Layer and Orographic Processes Senior Scientist – Met Office
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This role is full time (37 hours per week) with a potential hybrid working arrangement (part of the week in the office and part from home). The advertised location will be your contractual place of work. We may consider applicants wishing to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
World changing work: from science to technology, weather accuracy to climate prediction, supporting individuals, industries and government to make better decisions.
Our opportunity is within the Boundary Layer and Orographic Processes (BLOG) group in the Atmospheric Processes and Parametrizations (APP) team. You will work on developing and evaluating models that represent lower-atmosphere processes to improve weather forecasts and climate predictions.
Responsibilities
* Evaluate current and prototype regional forecast model configurations by comparing to observations.
* Investigate how surface and topography modulate the local thermodynamic state and the formation/maintenance of low-visibility conditions.
* Develop better representations of key atmospheric processes to improve forecasts.
* Present work to key stakeholders and contribute to project reports and scientific papers.
Qualifications and Skills
* Essential Criteria: Knowledge and experience equivalent to a University degree (2:1 or above) in physical sciences with strong mathematical content; a proven track record of high-quality research in a mathematical or physically based science; equivalent to PhD level plus relevant postdoctoral research experience.
* Expert by nature: Experience leading design, development and use of complex scientific software to analyse and interpret data and handle large datasets.
* We keep evolving: Ability to learn new IT skills (Python, Fortran, Linux) and deploy them in a quality‑assured environment, including running and developing models on a supercomputer platform.
* We’re a force for good: Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong publication record and ability to communicate complex scientific information to diverse audiences.
* We live and breathe it: Ability to work independently on challenging problems and deliver well‑documented, high‑quality scientific output.
* We’re better together: Evidence of mentoring junior staff and effective teamwork to deliver high-quality scientific output in a timely manner.
* We live and breathe it: Track record applying scientific analysis to understand the world and deliver useful outputs to stakeholders.
How to apply
If you share our values, please apply online. Complete your career history and provide evidence against each essential criterion in the supporting statement questionnaire. We recommend using the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) to present evidence of 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 after the closing date.
Using AI in your application
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How we can help
If you have questions, please contact us. We can provide adjustments within your application or by contacting us. Interviews may include a presentation, written test or scenario-based activity. You can opt in to the Disability Confident Scheme if eligible.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code. You must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Security clearance is required; you must have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years, 2 of which must be immediately preceding your application. Full security clearance is expected within your first 6 months.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
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