[ES_JOBS_NET] Senior Research Associate in Modelling Atmospheric Oxidation in the Tropics, Lancaster Univ.

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=0801-25

Senior Research Associate in Modelling Atmospheric Oxidation in the Tropics

*Lancaster Environment Centre*
*Location:  *Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
*Salary:  * £39,906 to £48,882 (Full time, indefinite with end date)
*Closing Date:  * Monday 17 November 2025
*Interview Date:  * To be confirmed
*Reference:  *0801-25

Lancaster Environment Centre is seeking to appoint a Senior Research
Associate for the project Determination of Tropical Oxidising Capacity
through model calibration (DeTOX).  This is a full-time post with funding
for up to 42 months.  We would like someone to start in January 2026 or as
soon as possible thereafter.

The DeTOX project aims to advance our understanding of atmospheric
oxidation in the tropics to improve projections of future atmospheric
composition in response to climate change and tropical development. The
project will provide the first robust constraints on oxidation by bringing
together observations and global atmospheric models using innovative
statistical and machine-learning approaches. It will provide the first
clear attribution of how different physical, chemical and meteorological
processes govern atmospheric oxidation, and fresh insight into how
oxidation may change in future and the implications of this for important
pollutants and greenhouse gases such as ozone and methane.  The project is
led from Lancaster, drawing on expertise in atmospheric modelling and data
science, and involves partners at six UK institutions and collaborators in
the US.

Key responsibilities

As part of the DeTOX project, you will be responsible for:

•    Developing and applying the FRSGC/UCI chemistry transport model to
quantify the impacts of key processes on tropical oxidants

•    Collating a comprehensive suite of observations to constrain models

•    Running perturbed parameter ensembles with the model to inform
calibration

•    Applying the calibrated model to investigate how tropospheric
composition in the tropics is likely to change in future

•    Presenting research findings at meetings and writing them up for
publication.

We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

•    a PhD in atmospheric science or a closely related discipline

•    experience in developing and applying atmospheric models

•    strong skills in programming and data analysis using R, Python or
similar languages

•    demonstrated ability to publish high-quality results in the scientific
literature

•    motivation, passion and resilience to ensure the success of this
cross-disciplinary project.

Why work with us

This position is based in the Atmospheric Science research group at the
Lancaster Environment Centre. The group has a strong national and
international track record in measurements and modelling, with expertise in
air quality, biogenic emissions, halocarbons, atmospheric oxidation and
climate change.  Lancaster Environment Centre is the largest department at
Lancaster University and is a friendly community of world-class researchers
addressing today’s biggest environmental challenges. The Northwest of
England offers high standards of living, beautiful countryside, and
excellent national and international transport connections.

To find out more about the position and for an informal chat about the
role, please contact Prof. Oliver Wild, Professor of Atmospheric Science:
o.wild at lancaster.ac.uk.
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