Research Scientist (RealESM)

Overview

The University of Reading is hiring a Research Scientist to work within the National Centre for Atmospheric Science located in the Department of Meteorology. This position is a fixed-term contract lasting up to 3.5 years. The successful candidate will join a team focused on improving the representation of climate and extreme events over Europe and understanding how extreme events may change in coming decades.

What you get

The position offers a salary between £37,369 and £46,970 per annum at Grade 6. Sponsorship may be available under the Skilled Worker Route, depending on the applicable SOC code and meeting the relevant points requirement.

Requirements

Applicants must hold, or shortly expect to receive, a PhD or equivalent research experience in physical or mathematical sciences. Candidates need a high capacity for problem solving, strong scientific analytic ability, strong data-analytical skills, an understanding of statistical methods, good programming and communication skills, and experience in analyzing output from climate models and similar datasets. Both internal and external candidates may apply, with existing staff members able to consider the role on a seconded basis following discussion with their line manager.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 30th November 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 8th December 2026.