Postdoctoral Research Assistant : Reading, United Kingdom
Employer: University of Reading
Website: http://www.reading.ac.uk
Location: Reading, United Kingdom
Type: Postdoctoral
Posted: October 18, 2011
Expires: November 18, 2011
Jobs by tag(s): university of reading postdoctoral research assistant reading united kingdom physical sciences and physics earth and environmental science development materials evolution and ecology
Requisition number: RS11035

job description

Postdoctoral Research Assistant

Department of Meteorology

This appointment is full-time, fixed-term for approximately 35 months Grade 6 – £27,428 to £35,788 per annum

We require a motivated and talented Scientist to perform policy-relevant research on the climate impact of emissions of short-lived species contributing to a collaborative project funded by the European Union.

The research is part of the ECLIPSE project which aims to develop sound scientific advice on measures to mitigate climate change and improve air quality. The Researcher will perform radiative transfer calculations and develop climate metrics to characterise the importance of short-lived emissions, collaborating with project partners.

You will have:

• a PhD (or equivalent experience) in Atmospheric Science or a related quantitative Physical Science
• skills in running and modifying computer models, and analysing their output
• the ability to work as a team member of a wide European consortium
• good written and oral communication skills

Informal enquiries: contact the Principal Investigator, Professor Keith Shine FRS on +44(0)118 378 8405 or email k.p.shine@reading.ac.uk

Closing date: 18 November 2011

To apply please visit http://www.reading.ac.uk/Jobs or contact Human Resources, University of Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box 217, Reading RG6 6AH. Telephone +44(0)118 378 6771 (voicemail)

Please quote reference number RS11035

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