Full-Time Atmospheric Scientist
Job Description
Salary – £36,245 to £38,463 Depending on experience
Hybrid options available
Permanent and Full Time
We will be reviewing application upon receipt. We reserve the right to close this advert if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply early.
UKCEH is looking for an experienced Atmospheric Scientist to join our 600-strong team, contributing to scientific discovery and generating the data, insights and solutions that researchers, businesses and governments need to solve complex environmental challenges.
Working at UKCEH is rewarding. Our science makes a real difference, enabling people and the environment to prosper, and enriching society. We are the custodians of a wealth of environmental data, collected by UKCEH and its predecessors over the course of more than 60 years.
As a valued member of our team, you’ll get:
- 27 days annual leave, rising to 29 days after five years
- 10% employer pension contribution
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- 24 hour, 365-day access to support with physical, mental, social, health or financial issues
- Flexible working opportunities
- And much more.
You’ll be joining our acclaimed Atmospheric Composition Change group within the Atmospheric Chemistry & Effects Science Area at our Edinburgh site, undertaking research to improve our understanding of the chemical climate of our atmosphere through process studies using long-term observations and understanding the impact this has on our environment.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Atmospheric Scientist with expertise and a keen interest in the measurement of atmospheric pollutants. You will take a leading role in managing and implementing the installation of new instrumentation, protocols and data processing of air quality observations at the UKCEH atmospheric observatory, Auchencorth Moss. You’ll be involved in the development of the site to be part of the pan European Aerosol, Clouds and Trace Gases Research Infrastructure (ACTRIS) network.
You’ll be joining a leading independent, not-for-profit research institute that’s committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support you need to thrive at UKCEH.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Managing and implementing the development of new in situ air pollution measurements and standard operating protocols (including ACTRIS) at Auchencorth Moss
- Tracking and managing the deliverables and reporting required for air quality networks, including producing ratified datasets
- Developing an in-depth knowledge of instrumentation, datalogging and traceable data management systems to enable fault resolution and recommendations for preventative actions and/or enhancements to hardware and software systems used
- Critical analysis of long-term observations and furthering the science of atmospheric processes
- Working with and providing support to researchers/students on projects in the area of long-term air quality observations
- Working year-round in UK outdoor conditions and occasionally travel overseas
For the role of an Atmospheric Scientist, we’re looking for somebody who has:
- A PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in an appropriate subject (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Measurement Technology)
- Experience in operating instrumentation for monitoring atmospheric pollutants
- An understanding of atmospheric chemical processes
- Experience of quality assurance and quality control processes for data handling
- Experience in handling large datasets using programming skills, ideally with R or an equivalent tool
- A positive, collaborative, and inclusive approach to communication, through both presentations and report writing
- Has a full UK or EU driving licence to travel for fieldwork
- Enthusiasm for environmental sciences and a specific interest in the science of long-term observations and chemical composition change
These skills are desirable, if you do not have the below skills/experience, we’d still really like to hear from you:
- Ability to write logging programs for instrumentation
- Experience with meteorological instrumentation and calibration requirements
- Knowledge of good practice in quality assurance and Health and Safety in laboratories
If we’ve just described you, we’d love to meet. Apply now!
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