About the Position
The University of Leeds invites applications for a Research Fellow in Aviation Climate Impacts (ICAS Team 10) within the Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science (ICAS). This NERC-funded role is part of the Modelling Aviation Global climate Impacts from Contrails and Aerosols (MAGICA) project and will be supervised by Dr Alex Rap, Professor Dan Marsh, and Dr Wuhu Feng. You will work on developing the Community Earth System Model (CESM) contrail cirrus scheme, perform climate simulations, quantify aviation aerosol and contrail cirrus effective radiative forcings, and use the FaIR climate model emulator to estimate aviation climate metrics. The project involves close collaboration with partners such as Airbus, British Airways, IATA, Jet2.com, Met Office, and Rolls-Royce. This position offers flexibility, including hybrid and part-time working options, and provides the opportunity to contribute to climate and atmospheric science research at a global scale.
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Position/Job Details
- Position: Research Fellow
- Institution: University of Leeds
- Department: School of Earth and Environment
- Research Field: Aviation Climate Impacts, Atmospheric Science
- Location: Leeds – Main Campus, UK
- Number of Posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (18 months – due to external funding)
- Start Date (Anticipated): Flexible
- Working Hours: 100% (flexible/part-time considered)
- Salary Range: £41,064 – £48,822 per annum
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Aviation climate impacts and contrail cirrus modelling
- Atmospheric and climate simulation
- Aerosol-cloud interactions
- Radiative forcing and climate metrics
- Climate model emulator applications (FaIR)
- Community Earth System Model (CESM) development
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Atmospheric Science, Climate Science, Environmental Science, Physics, or related field
- Experience in climate or atmospheric modelling, data analysis, and simulation
- Strong communication and collaborative skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in CESM or similar Earth system models
- Knowledge of aviation aerosol and contrail cirrus processes
- Previous collaboration with industry or policy partners
- Experience with scientific programming and data analysis tools
Key Responsibilities
- Develop CESM contrail cirrus schemes and run climate simulations
- Analyse aviation aerosol and contrail cirrus radiative forcing
- Estimate aviation climate metrics using FaIR climate emulator
- Collaborate with project partners and team members
- Contribute to scientific publications and project reporting
- Participate in interdisciplinary and industry-linked research activities
Application Process
How to Apply
Submit your application through the University of Leeds online recruitment portal.
Required Documents
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement / experience summary
- Contact details of referees
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 10 December 2025
- Deadline: 17 December 2025
- Interview Date: 22 December 2025
Useful Links
- Institution Website: University of Leeds
- Official Notification Link: click here
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