Associate Professor of Climate Science

Job title:

Associate Professor of Climate Science

Company:

University of Oxford

Job description

The Department of Earth Sciences and St Hugh’s College are recruiting an Associate Professor of Climate Science to join our thriving academic community. The appointee will have outstanding potential and will bring exciting new perspectives. The role will start from 1 October 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. This is a joint appointment: the person appointed to the Associate Professorship will also be appointed to a Tutorial Fellowship at College and will be a trustee and member of its Governing Body.We seek to appoint a scientist whose research expertise complements the significant existing strengths in climate science within the department. The successful candidate may come from across a broad range of scientific disciplines. Particular areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the numerical modelling of biogeochemical cycles and of other aspects of the climate system such as cryospheric, oceanographic or atmospheric processes. Candidates with inter-disciplinary interests and experience are encouraged to apply.The successful candidate will have a doctorate in a numerate discipline relevant to climate science. The main duties of the post are to carry out research at an international level, to participate in the administration of the department and governance of the college, and to teach, supervise, and examine undergraduate and postgraduate students. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.Further particulars, which include details of the application procedure, can be obtained from the University website (https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/). Enquiries about the post should be addressed to the Department HR Manager (emma.smith@earth.ox.ac.uk).Combined University and College salary from £55,755 p.a. plus additional College pensionable benefits. An allowance of £3,155 p.a. would be payable upon award of Full Professor title.For further details of the post please see the job description. You will also be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. Please do not upload any additional documents.The closing date for applications is mid-day on Friday 7 February 2025. Interviews will be held in the department over two consecutive days on Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 April 2025.The Department of Earth Sciences is a member of the Athena SWAN Charter and holds a departmental Bronze Athena SWAN award. The University of Oxford is an Equal Opportunities Employer.Contact Person :Emma SmithVacancy ID :176954Contact Phone :Closing Date & Time :07-Feb-2025 12:00Pay Scale :ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (TF-UNIVERSITY)Contact Email :emma.smith@earth.ox.ac.ukSalary (£) :From £55,755 per annum

Expected salary

£55755 per year

Location

Oxford

Job date

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 23:58:36 GMT

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