Postdoctoral Fellowships in Climate Intervention – Exeter

About Position/Job

The Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy at the University of Exeter invites applications for two Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow positions in Climate Intervention Modelling. This role is to begin before the end of 2025 on a three-year fixed-term contract. These roles are fully funded by the Quadrature Climate Foundation and focus on modelling deliberate climate interventions, particularly solar radiation modification (SRM), to explore solutions to the climate crisis. One post will focus on high-resolution modelling of marine cloud and sky brightening, while the other will develop statistical emulators for stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) and related techniques. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in climate modelling (preferably UKESM1), with interest in aerosols, machine learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Successful applicants will work closely with colleagues at the University of Exeter and the Met Office Hadley Centre, producing high-impact research publications relevant to global climate policy.

Position/Job Details

Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow
Institution: University of Exeter
Department: Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy
Research field: Climate Intervention Modelling
Location: Exeter, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Number of posts: 2
Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (3 years)
Start Date (Anticipated): Before December 2025
Working Hours: 36.5 per week
Salary Range: £34,610 – £42,632 (Grade E/F, depending on qualifications)
Required Degree/Diploma: PhD

Research area

Solar radiation modification (SRM)
Marine cloud brightening (MCB) and marine sky brightening (MSB)
Stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI)
Climate model emulation and machine learning approaches
Atmospheric sciences and aerosol-climate interactions

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Relevant PhD (or nearing completion) in maths, physics, computer science, meteorology, or related field.
Strong knowledge of climate science and modelling methods.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with UKESM1 or other advanced climate modelling frameworks.
Interest in aerosols, machine learning, and emulator development.
Track record of publications and conference presentations.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct research on SRM methods including MCB, MSB, and SAI.
Develop high-resolution models and climate emulators.
Collaborate with colleagues at the University of Exeter and Met Office Hadley Centre.
Publish peer-reviewed research outputs.
Support grant proposals and external engagement activities.
Contribute to teaching, mentoring, and departmental service as appropriate.