Lecturer in Physical Climate Science

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Are you an experienced and ambitious academic looking for your next challenge? Do you have an excellent research record and proven success obtaining funding? Do you have experience of delivering an exceptional student experience in a research-intensive Russell Group University?

The School of Earth and Environment (SEE) is seeking applications from an enthusiastic and self-motivated physical climate scientist to complement existing expertise in the School. Your role will be to strengthen and expand physical climate change research and teaching activities in SEE. We are specifically looking for someone who will support physical climate science teaching in the recently launched MSc Climate Futures: Science, Society and Policy programme. Given the ambitious, transdisciplinary nature of this programme, an appreciation of multidisciplinary  perspectives is essential for the role. Your role will also be to strengthen and enhance SEE’s excellent, internationally recognised profile in climate science research. In particular, a proven record of research related to future climate change, climate change modelling, impacts or mitigation would build upon existing expertise, with the anticipation of broader research impact and policy relevant outcomes.     

You will have a PhD in climate science or allied subjects and substantial research expertise in the field of climate change science. You will also have experience of interdisciplinary teaching or research, with a track record of diverse collaboration and successful translation of your work into policy settings. Finally, you will have experience of both teaching and assessment of climate science content in a University setting, and of supervision of masters and PhD students. 

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. 

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

If you are looking for a role that will propel you to the next steps in your academic career, apply today.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Amanda Maycock , Director of the Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science 

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 9793

Email: [email protected]  

Location:  Leeds – Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Faculty of Environment
School/Institute:  School of Earth and Environment
Section:  Institute of Atmospheric Science (ICAS)
Category:  Academic
Grade: 
Grade 8
Salary: 
£45,585 to £54,395
per annum
Working Time:  100% – we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements
Post Type: 
Full Time
Contract Type:  Ongoing
Release Date:  Tuesday 20 February 2024
Closing Date:  Tuesday 12 March 2024
Reference:  ENVEE1718
Downloads:  Candidate Brief