Postdoctoral position on permafrost modelling at the University of Exeter

Job title : Associate Research Fellow
Job reference : P43292
Application closing date : 14/01/2013
Location : Exeter
Salary : £24,520 up to £31,020 per annum
Package : Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme, car lease scheme and relocation package (if applicable)
Job category/type : Research

Job description:

College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences

The College wishes to recruit an Associate Research Fellow to support the work of Professor Pierre Friedlingstein. This EU/FP7 funded post is available immediately. The successful applicant will work within the PAGE21 European project on high-latitude permafrost modeling, assessing the future impact of potential permafrost melting on the climate system.  

The post will include development of permafrost dynamics in the JULES global land surface model, model evaluation followed by future climate projections in order to assess the vulnerability of permafrost. The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the numerical modeling applied to Earth System sciences in order to work within the project. Applicants will be able to develop and use large numerical models of Earth System components, lead model intercomparisons activities within the PAGE21 project and conduct the analysis of permafrost role in coupled climate simulations.

For further information please contact Prof Pierre Friedlingstein, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification document please click here

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive about Disabled People'. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

Please send your CV, covering letter and the details of three referees, along with a completed application and equal opportunities form to Linda McIlwraith, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  quoting the reference number P43292 in any correspondence.

To download the application and equal opportunities form please follow the below links:

http://www.admin.ex.ac.uk/personnel/jobs/app_form.rt

http://www.admin.ex.ac.uk/personnel/jobs/EO_form.rtf

To view job details or apply on-line click here.