Postdoctoral Researcher - Reading, United Kingdom - University of Reading

University of Reading
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To undertake research isolating and understanding the most predictable components of the atmosphere and improving their representation in sub-seasonal prediction.

The project takes a particular approach to the diagnosis of global analysis and S2S forecast data which is motivated by theory for the dynamics of large-scale atmospheric wave activity.

We will identify mode-like structures that dominate observed variability in analyses and models, where each mode has an intrinsic frequency predicted from its spatial structure.

We will explore the link between these intrinsic properties, long-term evolution, atmospheric predictability and the ability of models to make sub-seasonal predictions.

The project contributes to the overall goals of the AFESP programme, both in the challenge "predicting the Earth System up to the sub-seasonal range" and across the three AFESP themes.


This role is funded by the research programme on Advancing the Frontiers of Earth System Prediction (AFESP) - a £30million 15-year investment by the University of Reading, in partnership with the European Centre for Medium-Range Forecasts (ECMWF), the UK Met Office and the National Centre for Atmospheric Science.

It will deliver sustained investments to tackle some of the far-term year) and difficult (high-risk, high-reward) research challenges in global Earth System prediction.

**Full time, fixed term post for 5 years.

Interview date 18/03/2024

Main duties and responsibilities
Undertake collaborative research and make significant contributions to the following activities:

  • Research centred on large-scale atmospheric dynamics, the intrinsic properties of modal dynamics and nonlinear interaction, natural and forced variability, diagnosis of global models and research leading towards the improvement of sub-seasonal prediction.
  • The postholder will be responsible for conducting the calculations and also the implementation of experimental runs with the ECMWF and Met Office models to test hypotheses related to reasons for differing behaviour and longtime evolution, working with the coinvestigators.
  • Attend, contribute to, and organise relevant project meetings.
  • Report on progress and results of the research through appropriate methods, including papers for submission to scientific journals, presentation of results at conferences and workshops, etc.
  • Maintain awareness of current progress in relevant research areas to ensure that the research remains at the cutting edge.
  • Liaise with collaborators from other parts of the programme on a regular basis, including travel to visit project partners as required.

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Contact role:

Professor in Atmospheric Dynamics


Contact role:

Professor of Climate System Science & Climate Hazards and Director of University of Reading - ECMWF Research Collaboration


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  • Professor John Methven

Contact name:

Professor Pier Luigi Vidale


The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality.

Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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