[ES_JOBS_NET] Two Postdoc positions in Contrail Climate Impacts based in University of Birmingham UK

[Ying Chen]

Two full-time positions (2-year fixed term) are available for a UK NERC highlighted project based in University of Birmingham, with a negotiable start date in Autumn of 2024.
These two posts will use novel AI and machine-learning approaches to further the research of Chen et al. (2022 & 2024, Nature Geoscience) on advancing our understanding of aviation's impact on contrail and nature cirrus. Satellite remote sensing, cloud image and computer vision will be used in conjunction with meteorological reanalysis and weather model to understand the favourite meteorology conditions for contrails and develop tools and strategies to mitigate aviation warming.

What we can offer you:

  *   Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
  *   An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;
  *   Our support for high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;
  *   A multitude of staff benefits, flexible and family friendly working culture, details here: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/jobs/staff-benefits
  *   A beautiful campus set in the vibrant Birmingham, with exceptional convenient and diverse choices of commute.

Role Summary

  *   Use AI or computer vision to detect line-shaped contrails from satellite images (Post1)
  *   Use machine-learning to disentangle aviation's impacts on natural cirrus (Post2)
  *   Estimate of climate radiative forcing of contrails and cirrus
  *   Analyse and interpret research findings and results
  *   Work together with modellers to improve ice-cloud simulation and develop contrail predictors

Person Specification
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (or close to completion) or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. Applicants should have a deep interest in climate change. Applicants will be proficient in coding in high level computing languages, such as Python (prefer), Matlab or R.

Application Link: https://edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_6001/job/5271/?utm_medium=jobshare
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Ying Chen: y.chen.21 at bham.ac.uk<mailto:y.chen.21 at bham.ac.uk>
Ying Chen webpage: https://research.birmingham.ac.uk/en/persons/ying-chen


Thank you.

Cheers,
Ying
Assistant Professor in Atmospheric Science
The University of Birmingham
My working hours may differ from your working hours. I do not expect a response outside of your working hours.

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