Job Opportunity: Research Fellow in Solar Geoengineering, UCL (London, UK)
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We are seeking to appoint a research fellow position in Solar Geoengineering, to be held in the Department of Earth Sciences at UCL. The Horizon Europe-funded project ‘Conditions for Responsible Research of SRM – Analysis, Co-Creation, and Ethos (Co-Create)’ aims to support the development of possible new research governance arrangements for solar geoengineering in the European Union.
The post is available for 18 months in the first instance and collaborations will span several UK and European universities and several disciplines.
The postdoctoral researcher will play a central role in the scientific and technical evaluation of solar geoengineering and proposed field tests as part of this interdisciplinary project. The postdoctoral researcher will also help organize an international workshop focused on potential field tests of solar geoengineering, bringing together researchers with plans for such field tests.
Working Pattern: Full time
Salary: £42,099–£50,585
Working Type: Hybrid (20% - 80% on site)
The successful candidate will have a PhD in Climate Sciences, Earth Sciences or a closely related field (or thesis submitted subject to examination) and an independent research reputation in climate science, solar geoengineering or a related subject.
Experience in communicating to non-academic audiences and a knowledge of solar geoengineering are desirable.
The ability to analyse and interpret scientific literature and results is essential.
About us
UCL is one of the world's top universities. Based in the heart of London, it is a modern, outward-looking institution. At its establishment in 1826, UCL was radical and responsive to the needs of society, and this ethos – that excellence should go hand-in-hand with enriching society – continues today. UCL Earth Sciences is one of the oldest centres for Earth and planetary sciences in the UK, situated in Bloomsbury in the heart of London.
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