Senior Scientist - Climate Mitigation

Lifelancer; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job description

Lifelancer is seeking a Senior Scientist for Climate Mitigation in Exeter, UK. This hybrid role involves developing climate models and providing policy-relevant climate science. The position is full-time (37 hours/week) but flexible hours are considered. Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent experience in climate science.

Job Title: Senior Scientist Climate Mitigation

Job Location: Exeter UK

Job Location Type: Hybrid

Job Contract Type: Fulltime

Job Seniority Level: MidSenior level

About The Job
We are looking for an exceptional Senior Scientist Climate Mitigation to help us make a difference to our planet. As our Senior Climate Mitigation Scientist, the job may be suitable for hybrid working, where an employee works part of the week in the office and part from home. This is a voluntary non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work.

Your key duties include:

1. Developing FaIR code to include more Earth system (ES) processes for more accurate emulation of ES models.
2. Providing expert advice and support to UK Government departments on climate change mitigation.
3. Contributing to the development of a traceable set of Earth System Prediction capabilities.
4. Working with IAM partners on scenario development.
5. Contributing to international activities, e.g. supporting IPCC projections.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria Skills And Experience
• A strong background in a relevant scientific field to PhD level or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of climate and earth system science with a publication record supporting delivery of high impact science.
• Good scientific programming skills, for example, python and/or Fortran.
• Strong organisational skills with demonstrated experience of leading planning and organising own work.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to communicate complex scientific and/or technical information clearly and effectively.

Benefits
Alongside your salary of £41725, Met Office contributes £12087 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Things you need to know

Selection process details: If you share our values, we’d love to hear from you! Click apply to begin your application. Closing date 05/01/2025 at 23:59.

We are currently working through a reprioritisation process in our Science Directorate. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.