Postdoctoral Research Associate/University of Cambridge

Closing Date: 10/30/2005

Contact Name: Prof. John Pyle
University of Cambridge
Department of Chemistry
Lensfield Road
Cambridge, CB2 1EW
UK
Web Site: http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/personnel/forms/pd18

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Centre for Atmospheric Science, Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, UK

Closing date for applications: 30 October 2005

Pensionable salary: £19,460 - £29,127 p.a. (currently under review), depending on experience

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position to work with Professor John Pyle to model and interpret data to be collected in a major tropical field campaign taking place in 2005/2006. The successful applicant will work closely with colleagues in the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics to initiate a programme of mesoscale modelling to understand the role of deep tropical convection in tracer transport. Some participation in the field campaigns will be possible.

Applicants should have (or be about to receive) a PhD in physical or theoretical chemistry, or a related relevant area, and must have experience of numerical modelling methods.

The post is available immediately, and appointment will be for two years, subject to a probation period of six months. Applications should include a full CV, publications list, and the names of three professional referees. They should be accompanied by a completed form PD18 (http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/personnel/forms/pd18), and should be sent, marked ACTIVE, to Professor John Pyle, Department of Chemistry, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW.

The University is committed to equality of opportunity.

Posted: 10-13-2005

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