VACANCY: Natural Hazards Lead Research Engineer at EDF UKC R&D - DEADLINE 19/02/2026
Dafni Sifnioti
Natural hazards characterisation is a key topic for ensuring the safety and the best performance of EDF's assets.
We are recruiting for a Lead Research Engineer to join out UK Research and Development (R&D) Centre.
As a Natural Hazards Lead Research Engineer, you will take a leading role in carrying out technical and scientific studies on natural hazard characterisation. You will focus on the characterisation of extreme meteorological hazards (wind, rainfall, temperature, storms etc.) impacts using statistical analysis for present and future climate.
Being a Natural Hazards Lead Research Engineer at EDF means, you’ll have extensive experience in research projects related to climate change and natural hazards and will be great at demonstrating outstanding numerical and analytical skills. You will have a Ph.D. in Climate/Atmospheric Science, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field or extensive experience (5+ years) in research projects related to climate change and natural hazards.
As the Lead Research Engineer, you will have an extremely good understanding of statistical techniques, modelling approaches for climate risks and impacts and strong problem-solving skills to help with the development of resilient solutions. An in-depth understanding of climate science and models (CMIP6/UKCP18) is essential to carry out this role. You will need to understand the current state of climate change, it’s impact on natural hazards and the emerging trends. Your strong communication skills are essential, both oral and written, as they’ll help you to build excellent internal and external stakeholder relationships, convey complex scientific information and reporting on project results effectively.
For more information and how to apply:
EDF UK Lead Research Engineer | SmartRecruiters
Deadline: 19th February 2026
Thank you,
Best wishes,
Dafni